Millers Campground Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Millers Campground Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50725 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MILLERS CAMP GROUND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Millers Campground Lake Dam?
Millers Campground Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Millers Campground Lake Dam?
Millers Campground Lake Dam is owned by MILLERS CAMP GROUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Millers Campground Lake Dam?
Millers Campground 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 Millers Campground Lake Dam?
Millers Campground Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Millers Campground Lake Dam last inspected?
Millers Campground Lake Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.