Taylor Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Taylor Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 78.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 468 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50518 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Lake Dam?
Taylor 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 Taylor Lake Dam?
Taylor Lake Dam is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam?
Taylor Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Taylor Lake Dam?
Taylor Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Taylor Lake Dam last inspected?
Taylor Lake Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.