Billingsley Pond Dam 3

TR- HORNEY BRANCH· Schuyler, Illinois· Built 1979· Earth· 33 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL)
Dam Length375 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDIL40143

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: December 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HAROLD BILLINGSLEY;HAROLD BILLINGSLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Billingsley Pond Dam 3?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 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 Billingsley Pond Dam 3?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 is owned by HAROLD BILLINGSLEY;HAROLD BILLINGSLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Billingsley Pond Dam 3 built?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Billingsley Pond Dam 3?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Billingsley Pond Dam 3?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 has a dam height of 33 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 Billingsley Pond Dam 3 last inspected?

Billingsley Pond Dam 3 was last inspected on December 6, 2022. 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.