Overby Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Overby Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 144 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40064 |
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
WAYNE OVERBY;WAYNE OVERBY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Overby Pond Dam 1?
Overby Pond 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 Overby Pond Dam 1?
Overby Pond Dam 1 is owned by WAYNE OVERBY;WAYNE OVERBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Overby Pond Dam 1 built?
Overby Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Overby Pond Dam 1?
Overby Pond Dam 1 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 Overby Pond Dam 1?
Overby Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 31 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 Overby Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Overby Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on March 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.