Old Tom Creek WS Str 24
Key Takeaway
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 364 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40034 |
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
GERALD FISHER;GERALD FISHER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Old Tom Creek WS Str 24?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 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 Old Tom Creek WS Str 24?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 is owned by GERALD FISHER;GERALD FISHER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 built?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Old Tom Creek WS Str 24?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Old Tom Creek WS Str 24?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 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 Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 last inspected?
Old Tom Creek WS Str 24 was last inspected on November 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.