Methodist Conf. Dam
Key Takeaway
Methodist Conf. Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40021 |
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
METHODIST CONFERENCE;METHODIST CONFERENCE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Methodist Conf. Dam?
Methodist Conf. 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 Methodist Conf. Dam?
Methodist Conf. Dam is owned by METHODIST CONFERENCE;METHODIST CONFERENCE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Methodist Conf. Dam built?
Methodist Conf. Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Methodist Conf. Dam?
Methodist Conf. Dam 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 Methodist Conf. Dam?
Methodist Conf. Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Methodist Conf. Dam last inspected?
Methodist Conf. Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.