Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 42 ft (taller than 85.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01006 |
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
GOLF CLUB PROPERTIES INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 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 Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam is owned by GOLF CLUB PROPERTIES INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam built?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
Sunset Hills Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.