Rowden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rowden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00900 |
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
FRANK ROWEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rowden Lake Dam?
Rowden 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 Rowden Lake Dam?
Rowden Lake Dam is owned by FRANK ROWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rowden Lake Dam built?
Rowden Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Rowden Lake Dam?
Rowden 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 Rowden Lake Dam?
Rowden Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Rowden Lake Dam last inspected?
Rowden Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.