Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 3,105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,610 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50470 |
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
CITY OF SYCAMORE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam?
Bethany Road Detention 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 Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam?
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF SYCAMORE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam?
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam?
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Bethany Road Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.