Huntington Pointe Dam
Key Takeaway
Huntington Pointe Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50380 |
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
CITY OF PEORIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Huntington Pointe Dam?
Huntington Pointe 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 Huntington Pointe Dam?
Huntington Pointe Dam is owned by CITY OF PEORIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huntington Pointe Dam built?
Huntington Pointe Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Huntington Pointe Dam?
Huntington Pointe 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 Huntington Pointe Dam?
Huntington Pointe Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Huntington Pointe Dam last inspected?
Huntington Pointe Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.