Jacoby Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40092 |
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
FRED JACOBY;FRED JACOBY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacoby Pond Dam 1?
Jacoby 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 Jacoby Pond Dam 1?
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 is owned by FRED JACOBY;FRED JACOBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacoby Pond Dam 1 built?
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 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 Jacoby Pond Dam 1?
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jacoby Pond Dam 1?
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Jacoby Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.