Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gallatin County, Illinois, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Grindstaff Hollow Club (private). It impounds the Hutt Creek near Gibsonia.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Nearest City | Gibsonia |
| River/Stream | Hutt Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.61999, -88.32501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GRINDSTAFF HOLLOW CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00066 |
| Federal ID | IL00066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |