Ekiss Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40102 |
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
WAYNE EKISS;WAYNE EKISS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ekiss Pond Dam 1?
Ekiss 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1?
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 is owned by WAYNE EKISS;WAYNE EKISS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ekiss Pond Dam 1 built?
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1?
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ekiss Pond Dam 1?
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on December 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.