Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam

Shelby, Illinois· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
NID IDIL50695

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 7, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam?

Oak Terrrace Golf Course 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 Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam?

Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam?

Oak Terrrace Golf Course 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 Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam?

Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?

Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.