Milner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Milner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00405 |
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
JOHN MILNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milner Lake Dam?
Milner 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 Milner Lake Dam?
Milner Lake Dam is owned by JOHN MILNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milner Lake Dam built?
Milner Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Milner Lake Dam?
Milner 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 Milner Lake Dam?
Milner Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Milner Lake Dam last inspected?
Milner Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.