Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00380 |
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
MILLSTADT SPROTSMAN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Millstadt Sportsman 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 Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam is owned by MILLSTADT SPROTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam built?
Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Millstadt Sportsman 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 Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Millstadt Sportsman Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.