Feyerbrand Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Feyerbrand Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01079 |
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
THOMAS R. FEYERABEND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Feyerbrand Pond Dam?
Feyerbrand 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 Feyerbrand Pond Dam?
Feyerbrand Pond Dam is owned by THOMAS R. FEYERABEND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Feyerbrand Pond Dam built?
Feyerbrand Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Feyerbrand Pond Dam?
Feyerbrand 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 Feyerbrand Pond Dam?
Feyerbrand Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Feyerbrand Pond Dam last inspected?
Feyerbrand Pond Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.