Gabbert Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gabbert Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50737 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GABBERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gabbert Pond Dam?
Gabbert Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gabbert Pond Dam?
Gabbert Pond Dam is owned by GABBERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gabbert Pond Dam built?
Gabbert Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Gabbert Pond Dam?
Gabbert 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 Gabbert Pond Dam?
Gabbert Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Gabbert Pond Dam last inspected?
Gabbert Pond Dam was last inspected on August 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.