Towne East Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Towne East Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 303 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50474 |
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
TOWN EAST THIRD SUBDIVISIONE LAKE ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Towne East Lake Dam?
Towne East 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 Towne East Lake Dam?
Towne East Lake Dam is owned by TOWN EAST THIRD SUBDIVISIONE LAKE ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Towne East Lake Dam?
Towne East 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 Towne East Lake Dam?
Towne East Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Towne East Lake Dam last inspected?
Towne East Lake Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.