Nickel's Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Nickel's Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40124 |
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
PAUL D. NICKEL;PAUL D. NICKEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nickel's Pond Dam?
Nickel's 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 Nickel's Pond Dam?
Nickel's Pond Dam is owned by PAUL D. NICKEL;PAUL D. NICKEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nickel's Pond Dam built?
Nickel's Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Nickel's Pond Dam?
Nickel's Pond 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 Nickel's Pond Dam?
Nickel's Pond Dam 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 Nickel's Pond Dam last inspected?
Nickel's Pond Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.