Mccaw Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccaw Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00516 |
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
WARD JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccaw Pond Dam?
Mccaw 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 Mccaw Pond Dam?
Mccaw Pond Dam is owned by WARD JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccaw Pond Dam built?
Mccaw Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Mccaw Pond Dam?
Mccaw Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccaw Pond Dam?
Mccaw Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Mccaw Pond Dam last inspected?
Mccaw Pond Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.