Bushong Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Bushong 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 | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40041 |
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
DELBERT BUSHONG;DELBERT BUSHONG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bushong Pond Dam 1?
Bushong 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1?
Bushong Pond Dam 1 is owned by DELBERT BUSHONG;DELBERT BUSHONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bushong Pond Dam 1 built?
Bushong 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1?
Bushong Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1?
Bushong Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Bushong Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.