Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40073 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOHN TOCKS;JOHN TOCKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 is owned by JOHN TOCKS;JOHN TOCKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 built?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Adams-Tocks Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on August 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.