Limkemann Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Limkemann Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01170 |
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
ROGER LIMKEMANN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Limkemann Pond Dam?
Limkemann 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 Limkemann Pond Dam?
Limkemann Pond Dam is owned by ROGER LIMKEMANN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Limkemann Pond Dam built?
Limkemann Pond Dam 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 Limkemann Pond Dam?
Limkemann 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 Limkemann Pond Dam?
Limkemann Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Limkemann Pond Dam last inspected?
Limkemann Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.