Roemelin Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40093 |
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
HAROLD ROEMELIN;HAROLD ROEMELIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roemelin Pond Dam 1?
Roemelin 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1?
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 is owned by HAROLD ROEMELIN;HAROLD ROEMELIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roemelin Pond Dam 1 built?
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1?
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roemelin Pond Dam 1?
Roemelin 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on May 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.