Kazimer Lake Dam
Kazimer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in McHenry County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kazimer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kazimer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Kazimier (private). It impounds the Trib Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Nearest City | Spring Grove |
| River/Stream | Trib Nippersink Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45451, -88.23234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD KAZIMIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01122 |
| Federal ID | IL01122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |