Hinz Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hinz Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00934 |
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
HERBERT HINZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hinz Pond Dam?
Hinz 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 Hinz Pond Dam?
Hinz Pond Dam is owned by HERBERT HINZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hinz Pond Dam built?
Hinz Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Hinz Pond Dam?
Hinz 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 Hinz Pond Dam?
Hinz 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 Hinz Pond Dam last inspected?
Hinz Pond Dam was last inspected on October 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.