Tall Timbers Lake West Dam
Key Takeaway
Tall Timbers Lake West Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | IL00978 |
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
LAKES OF THE TALL TIMBERS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tall Timbers Lake West Dam?
Tall Timbers Lake West 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 Tall Timbers Lake West Dam?
Tall Timbers Lake West Dam is owned by LAKES OF THE TALL TIMBERS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tall Timbers Lake West Dam built?
Tall Timbers Lake West Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Tall Timbers Lake West Dam?
Tall Timbers Lake West 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 Tall Timbers Lake West Dam?
Tall Timbers Lake West Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Tall Timbers Lake West Dam last inspected?
Tall Timbers Lake West Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.