Harrison Park West Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Harrison Park West Detention Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50693 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harrison Park West Detention Dam?
Harrison Park West Detention Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Harrison Park West Detention Dam?
Harrison Park West Detention Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Harrison Park West Detention Dam?
Harrison Park West Detention 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 Harrison Park West Detention Dam?
Harrison Park West Detention Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Harrison Park West Detention Dam last inspected?
Harrison Park West Detention Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.