Milne Creek Weir Dam
Key Takeaway
Milne Creek Weir Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL55073 |
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
LAGO VISTA MASTER HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milne Creek Weir Dam?
Milne Creek Weir 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 Milne Creek Weir Dam?
Milne Creek Weir Dam is owned by LAGO VISTA MASTER HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Milne Creek Weir Dam?
Milne Creek Weir 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 Milne Creek Weir Dam?
Milne Creek Weir Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Milne Creek Weir Dam last inspected?
Milne Creek Weir Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.