Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam

TRIB EAST FORK SHOAL CREEK· Montgomery, Illinois· Built 1960· Earth· 29 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL)
Dam Length216 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDIL00977

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 8, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

ROCKY FORD SPORTSMAN CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam is owned by ROCKY FORD SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam built?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North 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 Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North 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 Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam last inspected?

Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.