Austiff Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Austiff Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1970 |
| NID ID | IL01041 |
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
MELVIN & RICHARD AUSTIFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Austiff Pond Dam?
Austiff 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 Austiff Pond Dam?
Austiff Pond Dam is owned by MELVIN & RICHARD AUSTIFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Austiff Pond Dam built?
Austiff Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Austiff Pond Dam?
Austiff 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 Austiff Pond Dam?
Austiff Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Austiff Pond Dam last inspected?
Austiff Pond Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.