Swagmeyer Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Swagmeyer Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40125 |
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
PAUL SWAGMEYER;PAUL SWAGMEYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Swagmeyer Pond Dam?
Swagmeyer 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 Swagmeyer Pond Dam?
Swagmeyer Pond Dam is owned by PAUL SWAGMEYER;PAUL SWAGMEYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swagmeyer Pond Dam built?
Swagmeyer Pond Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Swagmeyer Pond Dam?
Swagmeyer Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swagmeyer Pond Dam?
Swagmeyer Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Swagmeyer Pond Dam last inspected?
Swagmeyer Pond Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.