Fennell Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fennell Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 413 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00930 |
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
HOWARD A. & ALMA HARSHMAN TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fennell Farm Pond Dam?
Fennell Farm 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 Fennell Farm Pond Dam?
Fennell Farm Pond Dam is owned by HOWARD A. & ALMA HARSHMAN TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fennell Farm Pond Dam built?
Fennell Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Fennell Farm Pond Dam?
Fennell Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fennell Farm Pond Dam?
Fennell Farm Pond Dam 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 Fennell Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Fennell Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.