Sunset Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunset Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50491 |
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
JEROME E. MIDDEKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunset Hills Lake Dam?
Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills Lake Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake Dam is owned by JEROME E. MIDDEKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunset Hills Lake Dam built?
Sunset Hills Lake Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Dam?
Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills Lake Dam?
Sunset Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Dam last inspected?
Sunset Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on December 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.