Applebee Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Applebee Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 79.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00597 |
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
APPLEBEE FARMS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Applebee Pond Dam?
Applebee Pond Dam 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 Applebee Pond Dam?
Applebee Pond Dam is owned by APPLEBEE FARMS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Applebee Pond Dam built?
Applebee Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Applebee Pond Dam?
Applebee Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Applebee Pond Dam?
Applebee Pond Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Applebee Pond Dam last inspected?
Applebee Pond Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.