Roachtown Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Roachtown Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00366 |
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
ST. CLAIR COUNTY ANGLERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roachtown Lake Dam?
Roachtown 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 Roachtown Lake Dam?
Roachtown Lake Dam is owned by ST. CLAIR COUNTY ANGLERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roachtown Lake Dam built?
Roachtown Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Roachtown Lake Dam?
Roachtown 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 Roachtown Lake Dam?
Roachtown Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Roachtown Lake Dam last inspected?
Roachtown Lake Dam was last inspected on August 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.