Litchfield City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Litchfield City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 92.4% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00695 |
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 LITCHFIELD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Litchfield City Lake Dam?
Litchfield City 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 Litchfield City Lake Dam?
Litchfield City Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF LITCHFIELD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Litchfield City Lake Dam built?
Litchfield City Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Litchfield City Lake Dam?
Litchfield City 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 Litchfield City Lake Dam?
Litchfield City Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Litchfield City Lake Dam last inspected?
Litchfield City Lake Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.