Heitmans Pond 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | IL50528 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MILCLAIR FARM, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Heitmans Pond 2 Dam?
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Heitmans Pond 2 Dam?
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam is owned by MILCLAIR FARM, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heitmans Pond 2 Dam built?
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Heitmans Pond 2 Dam?
Heitmans Pond 2 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 Heitmans Pond 2 Dam?
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Heitmans Pond 2 Dam last inspected?
Heitmans Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.