Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 14.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| NID ID | IL50682 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam?
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam?
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam?
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam?
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam last inspected?
Pin Oak Drive Pond Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.