Tall Tree Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tall Tree Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,065 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00092 |
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
AUDIS GOULD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tall Tree Lake Dam?
Tall Tree 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 Tall Tree Lake Dam?
Tall Tree Lake Dam is owned by AUDIS GOULD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tall Tree Lake Dam built?
Tall Tree Lake 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 Tall Tree Lake Dam?
Tall Tree 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 Tall Tree Lake Dam?
Tall Tree Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Tree Lake Dam last inspected?
Tall Tree Lake Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.