Condit Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Condit 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 | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40133 |
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
DON CONDIT;DON CONDIT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Condit Dam 1?
Condit 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 Condit Dam 1?
Condit Dam 1 is owned by DON CONDIT;DON CONDIT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Condit Dam 1 built?
Condit 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 Condit Dam 1?
Condit Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Condit Dam 1?
Condit Dam 1 has a dam height of 32 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 Condit Dam 1 last inspected?
Condit Dam 1 was last inspected on July 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.