Lyle Avenue Dam
Key Takeaway
Lyle Avenue Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 574 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50275 |
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
VALLEY CREEK, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lyle Avenue Dam?
Lyle Avenue 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 Lyle Avenue Dam?
Lyle Avenue Dam is owned by VALLEY CREEK, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lyle Avenue Dam built?
Lyle Avenue Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Lyle Avenue Dam?
Lyle Avenue Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lyle Avenue Dam?
Lyle Avenue Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Lyle Avenue Dam last inspected?
Lyle Avenue Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.