Marlow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Marlow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00972 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marlow Pond Dam?
Marlow 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 Marlow Pond Dam?
Marlow Pond Dam is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marlow Pond Dam built?
Marlow Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Marlow Pond Dam?
Marlow Pond Dam 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 Marlow Pond Dam?
Marlow 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 Marlow Pond Dam last inspected?
Marlow Pond Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.