Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40108 |
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
NEAL MC WILLIAMS;NEAL MC WILLIAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1?
Mcwilliams 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 Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1?
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 is owned by NEAL MC WILLIAMS;NEAL MC WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 built?
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1?
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1?
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Mcwilliams Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on October 16, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.