George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40147 |
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
GEORGE GASKILL JR.;GEORGE GASKILL JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam?
George Gaskill Jr. 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 George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam?
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam is owned by GEORGE GASKILL JR.;GEORGE GASKILL JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam built?
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam?
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam?
George Gaskill Jr. 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 George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam last inspected?
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.