Floyd Wombles Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Floyd Wombles Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 119 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40131 |
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
FLOYD WOMBLES;FLOYD WOMBLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Floyd Wombles Pond Dam?
Floyd Wombles 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 Floyd Wombles Pond Dam?
Floyd Wombles Pond Dam is owned by FLOYD WOMBLES;FLOYD WOMBLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Floyd Wombles Pond Dam built?
Floyd Wombles 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 Floyd Wombles Pond Dam?
Floyd Wombles Pond Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Floyd Wombles Pond Dam?
Floyd Wombles Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Floyd Wombles Pond Dam last inspected?
Floyd Wombles Pond Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.