Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00504 |
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
LOST NATION-NEW LANDINGS RIVER CONS DIST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam?
Lost Nation Country Club 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 Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam?
Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam is owned by LOST NATION-NEW LANDINGS RIVER CONS DIST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam built?
Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam?
Lost Nation Country Club 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 Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam?
Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Lost Nation Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.