Schneider Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Schneider Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40153 |
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
LYNWOOD SCHNEIDER;LYNWOOD SCHNEIDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schneider Pond Dam 1?
Schneider 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 Schneider Pond Dam 1?
Schneider Pond Dam 1 is owned by LYNWOOD SCHNEIDER;LYNWOOD SCHNEIDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schneider Pond Dam 1 built?
Schneider Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Schneider Pond Dam 1?
Schneider Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Schneider Pond Dam 1?
Schneider Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 23 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 Schneider Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Schneider Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on April 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.