Foerich Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Foerich Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00536 |
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
ANDY FOERTCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foerich Pond Dam?
Foerich 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 Foerich Pond Dam?
Foerich Pond Dam is owned by ANDY FOERTCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foerich Pond Dam built?
Foerich Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Foerich Pond Dam?
Foerich Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Foerich Pond Dam?
Foerich Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Foerich Pond Dam last inspected?
Foerich Pond Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.