White Oak Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
White Oak Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 95% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 901 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,083 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50009 |
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
WHITE OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Oak Lake Dam?
White Oak 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 Oak Lake Dam?
White Oak Lake Dam is owned by WHITE OAK LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Oak Lake Dam built?
White Oak Lake Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Oak Lake Dam?
White Oak 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 Oak Lake Dam?
White Oak Lake Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Oak Lake Dam last inspected?
White Oak Lake Dam was last inspected on May 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.