Roodhouse Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Roodhouse Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01027 |
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
CITY OF ROODHOUSE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roodhouse Lake Dam?
Roodhouse 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 Roodhouse Lake Dam?
Roodhouse Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF ROODHOUSE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roodhouse Lake Dam built?
Roodhouse Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Roodhouse Lake Dam?
Roodhouse 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 Roodhouse Lake Dam?
Roodhouse Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Roodhouse Lake Dam last inspected?
Roodhouse Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.