Krause Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Krause Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | IL00427 |
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
HARIETT DYE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Krause Pond Dam?
Krause 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 Krause Pond Dam?
Krause Pond Dam is owned by HARIETT DYE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Krause Pond Dam built?
Krause Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Krause Pond Dam?
Krause Pond 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 Krause Pond Dam?
Krause Pond Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Krause Pond Dam last inspected?
Krause Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.