Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40074 |
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
BERNARD CONRADY;BERNARD CONRADY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?
Bernard Conrady 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 Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is owned by BERNARD CONRADY;BERNARD CONRADY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 built?
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?
Bernard Conrady 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 Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on August 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.