Arentsen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Arentsen Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 75 ft (taller than 97.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50119 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KELLY AND THE COLONEL, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arentsen Pond Dam?
Arentsen Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Arentsen Pond Dam?
Arentsen Pond Dam is owned by KELLY AND THE COLONEL, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arentsen Pond Dam built?
Arentsen Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Arentsen Pond Dam?
Arentsen Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arentsen Pond Dam?
Arentsen Pond Dam has a dam height of 75 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 Arentsen Pond Dam last inspected?
Arentsen Pond Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.