Staunton Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00786 |
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
STAUNTON COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Staunton Country Club Lake Dam?
Staunton Country Club 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 Staunton Country Club Lake Dam?
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam is owned by STAUNTON COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Staunton Country Club Lake Dam built?
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Staunton Country Club Lake Dam?
Staunton Country Club 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 Staunton Country Club Lake Dam?
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Staunton Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Staunton Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.