Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00298 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
METRO AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF PEORIA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam is owned by METRO AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF PEORIA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam built?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
Leisure Oak Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.