Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 72 ft (taller than 97.4% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50390 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ST. LOUIS GOLF DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam?
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam?
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by ST. LOUIS GOLF DEVELOPMENT, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam built?
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam?
Stonewolf Golf Course 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 Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam?
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 72 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 Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?
Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.