Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8
Key Takeaway
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40008 |
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
KCGEE CK LEVEEANDDRAIN DIST;KCGEE CK LEVEEANDDRAIN DIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 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 Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 is owned by KCGEE CK LEVEEANDDRAIN DIST;KCGEE CK LEVEEANDDRAIN DIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 built?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 has a dam height of 31 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 Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 last inspected?
Hambaugh- Martin WS Str 8 was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.