Peabody Lake
Key Takeaway
Peabody Lake is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 96.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01192 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peabody Lake?
Peabody Lake 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 Peabody Lake?
Peabody Lake is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peabody Lake built?
Peabody Lake was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Peabody Lake?
Peabody Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peabody Lake?
Peabody Lake has a dam height of 65 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 Peabody Lake last inspected?
Peabody Lake was last inspected on May 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.