Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00769 |
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
EARL HANNAH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam?
Virden Recreation Club 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 Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam?
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam is owned by EARL HANNAH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam built?
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam?
Virden Recreation Club 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 Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam?
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Virden Recreation Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.