Remington Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Remington Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
| NID ID | IL55038 |
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
INLAND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Remington Lakes Dam?
Remington Lakes 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 Remington Lakes Dam?
Remington Lakes Dam is owned by INLAND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Remington Lakes Dam?
Remington Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Remington Lakes Dam?
Remington Lakes Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Remington Lakes Dam last inspected?
Remington Lakes Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.