Potters Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Potters Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00961 |
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
VERNON POTTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Potters Pond Dam?
Potters 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 Potters Pond Dam?
Potters Pond Dam is owned by VERNON POTTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potters Pond Dam built?
Potters 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 Potters Pond Dam?
Potters 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 Potters Pond Dam?
Potters Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Potters Pond Dam last inspected?
Potters Pond Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.