Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam
Key Takeaway
Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50608 |
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
IDOT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam?
Rising Moon Road Detention Area 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 Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam?
Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam is owned by IDOT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam?
Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam?
Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam last inspected?
Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.