Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam

TRIB BEAR CREEK· Greene, Illinois· Built 1926· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDIL00764

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

WOODBINE COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam?

Woodbine Country Club 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 Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam?

Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam is owned by WOODBINE COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam built?

Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam?

Woodbine Country Club 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 Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam?

Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Woodbine Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.