Ravenel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ravenel Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 14.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 533 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50451 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RAVENEL LIMITED, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ravenel Lake Dam?
Ravenel Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ravenel Lake Dam?
Ravenel Lake Dam is owned by RAVENEL LIMITED, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ravenel Lake Dam built?
Ravenel Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Ravenel Lake Dam?
Ravenel 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 Ravenel Lake Dam?
Ravenel Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Ravenel Lake Dam last inspected?
Ravenel Lake Dam was last inspected on December 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.