Bartlett Pond Dam 1

Tr- Piasa Creek· Jersey, Illinois· Built 1968· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge204 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDIL40046

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 14, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Eugene Bartlett

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bartlett Pond Dam 1?

Bartlett 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 Bartlett Pond Dam 1?

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 is owned by Eugene Bartlett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bartlett Pond Dam 1 built?

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bartlett Pond Dam 1?

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bartlett Pond Dam 1?

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Bartlett Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Bartlett Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.