Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 18,696 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50175 |
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
CITY OF WOOD RIVER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam?
Glendale Gardens Detention 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 Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam?
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF WOOD RIVER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam built?
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam?
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam?
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Glendale Gardens Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.