Lake Linden Dam dam
Lake Linden Dam
Lake Linden Dam, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 600 feet, creating a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of the Hastings Lake tributary and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lake Linden Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2019. Despite its unknown condition assessment, the dam is considered to meet safety guidelines and has not experienced any major modifications over the years. With a state permit and enforcement in place, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway, ensuring the controlled release of excess water during heavy rainfall events.
Lake Linden Dam serves as a vital recreational spot in the area, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. With its picturesque surroundings and regulated water flow, the dam not only enhances the natural landscape but also contributes to the overall water resource management in Lake County, Illinois. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Linden Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable infrastructure development and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Linden Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At Old Mill Creek | 21 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River Near Gurnee | 119 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River At Russell | 10 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 155 cfs | → |
| Boone Creek Near Mc Henry | 7 cfs | → |
| Skokie River At Lake Forest | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Linden Dam.
Boat launches
- North Lake Avenue 39, Third Lake
- North Sears Boulevard 33435, Grayslake
- North Alleghany Road 116, Grayslake
- West Wadsworth Road Lake County
- Blue Loop Lake County
- Benet Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- Mud Lake West
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Camp Reinberg
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Linden Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Linden Dam
Where does the data for Lake Linden Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Linden Dam.