Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7
Key Takeaway
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40001 |
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
Jeff Bower
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 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 Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 is owned by Jeff Bower (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 built?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 has a dam height of 25 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 Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 last inspected?
Hadley Creek WS Str 1-7 was last inspected on April 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.