Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam

AVERY BRANCH,MCKEE CREEK· Brown, Illinois· Built 1969· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDIL00501

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 28, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

VIRGIL KLEINLEIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam?

Kleinlein Farm 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 Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam?

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam is owned by VIRGIL KLEINLEIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam built?

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam?

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam?

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Kleinlein Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.