Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by Edmund M Burke Engineering for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the tributary Hickory Creek.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 1870 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 135 feet to manage water flow during peak discharge events.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its location and potential impact on surrounding areas in case of failure. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment of the dam is not available, the state of Illinois regulates and inspects the dam to ensure compliance with safety standards. Overall, Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and is an essential infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Dam Length

1870

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

TRIB A HICKORY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

88

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.