Memorial East Campus Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Memorial East Campus Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | IL50650 |
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
LAND TRUST 01-90-H315-00
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Memorial East Campus Lake Dam?
Memorial East Campus 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 Memorial East Campus Lake Dam?
Memorial East Campus Lake Dam is owned by LAND TRUST 01-90-H315-00 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Memorial East Campus Lake Dam built?
Memorial East Campus Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Memorial East Campus Lake Dam?
Memorial East Campus Lake 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 Memorial East Campus Lake Dam?
Memorial East Campus Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Memorial East Campus Lake Dam last inspected?
Memorial East Campus Lake Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.