Lake Ka-ho 1 Dam
Lake Ka-ho 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Ka-ho 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ka-ho 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Lake Ka-ho (private). It impounds the Trib Panther Creek near Benld.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/23/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Benld |
| River/Stream | Trib Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.10111, -89.74783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF LAKE KA-HO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01045 |
| Federal ID | IL01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |