Wildwood Lake Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50435 |
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
WILDWOOD LAKE ESTATES ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Lake Estates Dam?
Wildwood Lake Estates 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 Wildwood Lake Estates Dam?
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam is owned by WILDWOOD LAKE ESTATES ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildwood Lake Estates Dam built?
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Wildwood Lake Estates Dam?
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wildwood Lake Estates Dam?
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Wildwood Lake Estates Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Lake Estates Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.