Lakewood Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Salem Reservoir Dam Hecks Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lakewood Lake Dam, located in Salem, Illinois, is a privately-owned structure built in 1910 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 450 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, and its spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 125 feet.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being deemed to have a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 2009, and the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk associated with the structure.
With its historical significance and importance for recreational activities in the area, Lakewood Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community. Its management and maintenance are crucial to preserving its functionality and safety, highlighting the intersection between water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lakewood Lake Dam