Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40085 |
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
MULLEN-SHULTZ;MULLEN-SHULTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 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 Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 is owned by MULLEN-SHULTZ;MULLEN-SHULTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 built?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 32 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 Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.