St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | IL00639 |
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
ST. PETER SPORTSMAN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam?
St. Peter Sportsman 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 St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam?
St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam is owned by ST. PETER SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam built?
St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam?
St. Peter Sportsman 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 St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam?
St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam last inspected?
St. Peter Sportsman Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.