Donoho Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Donoho Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 272 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40040 |
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
CRAIG DONOHO;CRAIG DONOHO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Donoho Pond Dam 1?
Donoho 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 Donoho Pond Dam 1?
Donoho Pond Dam 1 is owned by CRAIG DONOHO;CRAIG DONOHO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donoho Pond Dam 1 built?
Donoho Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Donoho Pond Dam 1?
Donoho 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 Donoho Pond Dam 1?
Donoho Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Donoho Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Donoho Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.