Billingsley Pond Dam 3
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 Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40143 |
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
HAROLD BILLINGSLEY;HAROLD BILLINGSLEY
Private
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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.