Heild Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Heild Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01056 |
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
TOSSIE HEILD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Heild Pond Dam?
Heild 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 Heild Pond Dam?
Heild Pond Dam is owned by TOSSIE HEILD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heild Pond Dam built?
Heild Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Heild Pond Dam?
Heild Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Heild Pond Dam?
Heild Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Heild Pond Dam last inspected?
Heild Pond Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.