Roy Demanes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Roy Demanes Pond Dam 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 | 44 ft (taller than 87.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40128 |
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
ROY DEMANES;ROY DEMANES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy Demanes Pond Dam?
Roy Demanes 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 Roy Demanes Pond Dam?
Roy Demanes Pond Dam is owned by ROY DEMANES;ROY DEMANES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roy Demanes Pond Dam built?
Roy Demanes Pond Dam 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 Roy Demanes Pond Dam?
Roy Demanes Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roy Demanes Pond Dam?
Roy Demanes Pond Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Roy Demanes Pond Dam last inspected?
Roy Demanes Pond Dam was last inspected on August 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.