Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilmor Sportsman Club West 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 | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00336 |
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
WILMOR SPORTSMAN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West 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 Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam is owned by WILMOR SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam built?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West 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 Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West 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 Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam last inspected?
Wilmor Sportsman Club West Lake Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.