Woodscreek Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodscreek Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 252 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50206 |
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
CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Woodscreek Detention Dam?
Woodscreek Detention 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 Woodscreek Detention Dam?
Woodscreek Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodscreek Detention Dam built?
Woodscreek Detention Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Woodscreek Detention Dam?
Woodscreek Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Woodscreek Detention Dam?
Woodscreek Detention Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Woodscreek Detention Dam last inspected?
Woodscreek Detention Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.