Sweet Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sweet Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01053 |
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
SWEET FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sweet Farms Lake Dam?
Sweet Farms 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 Sweet Farms Lake Dam?
Sweet Farms Lake Dam is owned by SWEET FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sweet Farms Lake Dam built?
Sweet Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Sweet Farms Lake Dam?
Sweet Farms 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 Sweet Farms Lake Dam?
Sweet Farms 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 Sweet Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Sweet Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.