Matthews Pond 1
Key Takeaway
Matthews Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40104 |
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
PHIL MATTHEWS;PHIL MATTHEWS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matthews Pond 1?
Matthews Pond 1 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 Matthews Pond 1?
Matthews Pond 1 is owned by PHIL MATTHEWS;PHIL MATTHEWS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matthews Pond 1 built?
Matthews Pond 1 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 Matthews Pond 1?
Matthews Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Matthews Pond 1?
Matthews Pond 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Matthews Pond 1 last inspected?
Matthews Pond 1 was last inspected on March 8, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.