White Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
White Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | IL00644 |
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
NEUMANN HOMES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Lake Dam?
White 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 White Lake Dam?
White Lake Dam is owned by NEUMANN HOMES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Lake Dam built?
White Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 White Lake Dam?
White 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 White Lake Dam?
White Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 White Lake Dam last inspected?
White Lake Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.