Rohrer Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Rohrer Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40105 |
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
OSCAR ROHRER;OSCAR ROHRER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rohrer Pond Dam 1?
Rohrer 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 Rohrer Pond Dam 1?
Rohrer Pond Dam 1 is owned by OSCAR ROHRER;OSCAR ROHRER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rohrer Pond Dam 1 built?
Rohrer Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Rohrer Pond Dam 1?
Rohrer 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 Rohrer Pond Dam 1?
Rohrer Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Rohrer Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Rohrer Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on April 26, 3203. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.