Mooseheart Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mooseheart Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | IL00907 |
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
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mooseheart Lake Dam?
Mooseheart 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 Mooseheart Lake Dam?
Mooseheart Lake Dam is owned by LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mooseheart Lake Dam built?
Mooseheart Lake Dam was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Mooseheart Lake Dam?
Mooseheart Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mooseheart Lake Dam?
Mooseheart 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 Mooseheart Lake Dam last inspected?
Mooseheart Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.