Matway Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Matway Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 341 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40111 |
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
JOE MATWAY;JOE MATWAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matway Pond Dam 1?
Matway Pond Dam 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 Matway Pond Dam 1?
Matway Pond Dam 1 is owned by JOE MATWAY;JOE MATWAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matway Pond Dam 1 built?
Matway Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Matway Pond Dam 1?
Matway Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Matway Pond Dam 1?
Matway Pond Dam 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 Matway Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Matway Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.