Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 96.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 825 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50156 |
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
COAST TO COAST BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam?
Silver Bay LLC 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 Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam?
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam is owned by COAST TO COAST BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam built?
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam?
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam?
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam has a dam height of 67 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 Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam last inspected?
Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.