Willaredt Lake Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00197 |
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
GEORGE WILLAREDT;GEORGE WILLAREDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willaredt Lake Dam 1?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 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 Willaredt Lake Dam 1?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 is owned by GEORGE WILLAREDT;GEORGE WILLAREDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willaredt Lake Dam 1 built?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Willaredt Lake Dam 1?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willaredt Lake Dam 1?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Willaredt Lake Dam 1 last inspected?
Willaredt Lake Dam 1 was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.