Wold Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wold Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01124 |
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 WOLD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wold Lake Dam?
Wold 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 Wold Lake Dam?
Wold Lake Dam is owned by GEORGE WOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wold Lake Dam built?
Wold Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Wold Lake Dam?
Wold 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 Wold Lake Dam?
Wold 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 Wold Lake Dam last inspected?
Wold Lake Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.