Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 91.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 9,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50014 |
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
DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC.
Public Utility
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Low Hazard 38 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam is owned by DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC. (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam built?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam last inspected?
Duck Creek Ash Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.