Teal Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Teal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 10% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00086 |
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
TEAL LAKE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Teal Lake Dam?
Teal 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 Teal Lake Dam?
Teal Lake Dam is owned by TEAL LAKE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Teal Lake Dam built?
Teal Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Teal Lake Dam?
Teal 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 Teal Lake Dam?
Teal Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Teal Lake Dam last inspected?
Teal Lake Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.