Thirteen Club Dam

TRIB KICKAPOO CREEK· Peoria, Illinois· Earth· 30 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Thirteen Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Year Modified2010
NID IDIL50630

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 31, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

13 CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thirteen Club Dam?

Thirteen Club Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Thirteen Club Dam?

Thirteen Club Dam is owned by 13 CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Thirteen Club Dam?

Thirteen Club 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 Thirteen Club Dam?

Thirteen Club 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 Thirteen Club Dam last inspected?

Thirteen Club Dam was last inspected on May 31, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.