New West Fork Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
New West Fork Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00389 |
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
NEW WEST FORK CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New West Fork Club Lake Dam?
New West Fork 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 New West Fork Club Lake Dam?
New West Fork Club Lake Dam is owned by NEW WEST FORK CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New West Fork Club Lake Dam built?
New West Fork Club Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 New West Fork Club Lake Dam?
New West Fork 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 New West Fork Club Lake Dam?
New West Fork 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 New West Fork Club Lake Dam last inspected?
New West Fork Club Lake Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.