Mike Mckee Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mike Mckee Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40080 |
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
MIKE MCKEE;MIKE MCKEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mike Mckee Pond Dam?
Mike Mckee 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam?
Mike Mckee Pond Dam is owned by MIKE MCKEE;MIKE MCKEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mike Mckee Pond Dam built?
Mike Mckee Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam?
Mike Mckee Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mike Mckee Pond Dam?
Mike Mckee Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam last inspected?
Mike Mckee Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.