Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is classified as unknown in Illinois. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40088 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOB KAHL;BOB KAHL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1?
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1?
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is owned by BOB KAHL;BOB KAHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 built?
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1?
Kahl Bros. 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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1?
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.