Harold Redfern Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Harold Redfern Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40069 |
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
HAROLD REDFERN;HAROLD REDFERN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harold Redfern Pond Dam?
Harold Redfern 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 Harold Redfern Pond Dam?
Harold Redfern Pond Dam is owned by HAROLD REDFERN;HAROLD REDFERN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harold Redfern Pond Dam built?
Harold Redfern Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Harold Redfern Pond Dam?
Harold Redfern Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harold Redfern Pond Dam?
Harold Redfern 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 Harold Redfern Pond Dam last inspected?
Harold Redfern Pond Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.