Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam
Key Takeaway
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 378 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50273 |
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
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal 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 Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam is owned by FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam built?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam last inspected?
Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.