Renee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Renee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01009 |
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
KEN HANSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Renee Lake Dam?
Renee 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 Renee Lake Dam?
Renee Lake Dam is owned by KEN HANSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Renee Lake Dam built?
Renee Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Renee Lake Dam?
Renee 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 Renee Lake Dam?
Renee Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Renee Lake Dam last inspected?
Renee Lake Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.