Darwish Dam

TRIB EAST BRANCH COPPERAS CR· Peoria, Illinois· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Darwish Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge63 cfs
NID IDIL50459

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: June 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MICHAEL DARWISH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Darwish Dam?

Darwish Dam 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 Darwish Dam?

Darwish Dam is owned by MICHAEL DARWISH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Darwish Dam?

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

How tall is Darwish Dam?

Darwish Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Darwish Dam last inspected?

Darwish Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2020. 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.