Lester Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lester Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00247 |
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
LARRY MOSS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lester Lake Dam?
Lester Lake 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 Lester Lake Dam?
Lester Lake Dam is owned by LARRY MOSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lester Lake Dam built?
Lester Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Lester Lake Dam?
Lester Lake 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 Lester Lake Dam?
Lester Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Lester Lake Dam last inspected?
Lester Lake Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.