Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam, located in Bureau County, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1965 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at 34 feet tall and stretching 930 feet in length, this dam serves as a vital structure for the Clover Leaf Ranch Lake, providing a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 261 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the tributary Senachwine Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential, Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses moderate risk (rating of 3) in case of any emergency situations. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, its risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of this dam in maintaining a recreational lake and managing water flow in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
930 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB SENACHWINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
374 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Big Bureau Creek At Princeton
|
8cfs |
East Bureau Creek Near Bureau
|
2cfs |
Illinois River At Henry
|
3470cfs |
Indian Creek Near Wyoming
|
3cfs |
Vermilion River Near Leonore
|
17cfs |
Green River Near Geneseo
|
185cfs |