Levings Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Levings Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 40,693 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | IL00574 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ROCKFORD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Levings Lake Dam?
Levings Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Levings Lake Dam?
Levings Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF ROCKFORD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Levings Lake Dam built?
Levings 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 Levings Lake Dam?
Levings Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Levings Lake Dam?
Levings Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Levings Lake Dam last inspected?
Levings Lake Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.