Hawthorn Woods Country Club Wwtp Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, the Hawthorn Woods Country Club Wwtp Dam, also known as the Wastewater Reclamation & Reuse Dam, serves as a crucial irrigation resource for the area.


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Summary

Built in 2006 by Sheaffer & Roland, Inc., this private dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 1300 feet, providing storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of Indian Creek, the dam supports offstream water management, with a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.02 square miles.

Maintained and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not currently available, regular inspections are carried out with a frequency of 5 years. Despite the lack of a spillway, the Hawthorn Woods Country Club Wwtp Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its primary purpose being irrigation, the dam exemplifies sustainable water use practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

As a key feature within the water infrastructure of Lake County, Illinois, this earth dam with buttress core types showcases the importance of private sector involvement in water resource management. With its strategic location and efficient design, the Hawthorn Woods Country Club Wwtp Dam stands as a testament to the innovative solutions needed to address water scarcity and climate change impacts. Its role in reclamation and reuse underscores the necessity of adaptive measures in safeguarding water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

2006

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TRIB INDIAN CREEK - OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

0.02

Nid Storage

164

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.