Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 42 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | IL55137 |
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
MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam?
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek 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 Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam?
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam is owned by MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam?
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek 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 Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam?
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam last inspected?
Medina Country Club Meacham Creek Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.