Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 716 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50328 |
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
GREAT SCOTT GOLF, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam?
Plum Creek 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 Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam?
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by GREAT SCOTT GOLF, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam built?
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam?
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam?
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?
Plum Creek Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.