Burkhart Pond Dam 1

TR- BIG APPLE CREEK S· Greene, Illinois· Built 1977· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge123 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDIL40079

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: July 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

A.M. BURCKHART;A.M. BURCKHART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burkhart Pond Dam 1?

Burkhart 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 Burkhart Pond Dam 1?

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 is owned by A.M. BURCKHART;A.M. BURCKHART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burkhart Pond Dam 1 built?

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Burkhart Pond Dam 1?

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burkhart Pond Dam 1?

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Burkhart Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Burkhart Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 7, 2017. 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.