Meyer's Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Meyer's Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40135 |
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
MEYER'S TREE FARM;MEYER'S TREE FARM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meyer's Dam 1?
Meyer's 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 Meyer's Dam 1?
Meyer's Dam 1 is owned by MEYER'S TREE FARM;MEYER'S TREE FARM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meyer's Dam 1 built?
Meyer's Dam 1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Meyer's Dam 1?
Meyer's Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meyer's Dam 1?
Meyer's 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 Meyer's Dam 1 last inspected?
Meyer's Dam 1 was last inspected on September 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.