Kensington Parque Dam
Key Takeaway
Kensington Parque Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 10% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50688 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kensington Parque Dam?
Kensington Parque Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kensington Parque Dam?
Kensington Parque Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kensington Parque Dam built?
Kensington Parque Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Kensington Parque Dam?
Kensington Parque 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 Kensington Parque Dam?
Kensington Parque Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Kensington Parque Dam last inspected?
Kensington Parque Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.