Venado Grande Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Venado Grande Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 87.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00993 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
VENADO LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Venado Grande Lake Dam?
Venado Grande Lake 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 Venado Grande Lake Dam?
Venado Grande Lake Dam is owned by VENADO LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Venado Grande Lake Dam built?
Venado Grande Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Venado Grande Lake Dam?
Venado Grande 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 Venado Grande Lake Dam?
Venado Grande Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Venado Grande Lake Dam last inspected?
Venado Grande Lake Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.