Dennys Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dennys Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00098 |
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
DONALD DENNY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dennys Pond Dam?
Dennys Pond 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 Dennys Pond Dam?
Dennys Pond Dam is owned by DONALD DENNY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dennys Pond Dam built?
Dennys Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Dennys Pond Dam?
Dennys Pond Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Dennys Pond Dam?
Dennys Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Dennys Pond Dam last inspected?
Dennys Pond Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.