Reece Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Reece Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00629 |
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
EDNA REECE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reece Pond Dam?
Reece 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 Reece Pond Dam?
Reece Pond Dam is owned by EDNA REECE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reece Pond Dam built?
Reece Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Reece Pond Dam?
Reece 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 Reece Pond Dam?
Reece Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Reece Pond Dam last inspected?
Reece Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.