Pitts Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Pitts Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40089 |
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
FAYE PITTS;FAYE PITTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pitts Pond Dam 1?
Pitts 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 Pitts Pond Dam 1?
Pitts Pond Dam 1 is owned by FAYE PITTS;FAYE PITTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pitts Pond Dam 1 built?
Pitts Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Pitts Pond Dam 1?
Pitts Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pitts Pond Dam 1?
Pitts Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Pitts Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Pitts Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on July 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.