Humm Lake Dam
Humm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hardin County, Illinois, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Humm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Humm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Raymond Humm (private). It impounds the Trib Hobbs Creek near Golconda.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hardin |
| Nearest City | Golconda |
| River/Stream | Trib Hobbs Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.49074, -88.39008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAYMOND HUMM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00029 |
| Federal ID | IL00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |