Bell Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Bell Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 103 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40116 |
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
HOWARD BELL;HOWARD BELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bell Pond Dam 1?
Bell 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 Bell Pond Dam 1?
Bell Pond Dam 1 is owned by HOWARD BELL;HOWARD BELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bell Pond Dam 1 built?
Bell Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Bell Pond Dam 1?
Bell Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bell Pond Dam 1?
Bell Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Bell Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Bell Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.