Arboretum of South Barrington Dam
Key Takeaway
Arboretum of South Barrington Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 299 cfs |
| NID ID | IL55125 |
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
ARBORETUM OF SOUTH BARRINGTON LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arboretum of South Barrington Dam?
Arboretum of South Barrington 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 Arboretum of South Barrington Dam?
Arboretum of South Barrington Dam is owned by ARBORETUM OF SOUTH BARRINGTON LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Arboretum of South Barrington Dam?
Arboretum of South Barrington Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arboretum of South Barrington Dam?
Arboretum of South Barrington Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Arboretum of South Barrington Dam last inspected?
Arboretum of South Barrington Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.