Taphorn Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Taphorn Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00548 |
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
DONALD & CHARLES TAPHORN
Private
Nearby Dams
Schaffner Lake 1 Dam
Randolph, IL
Low Hazard 13 ftBaldwin Station Fly Ash Pond
Randolph, IL
Significant HazardBaldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond
Randolph, IL
Significant HazardBaldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dam
Randolph, IL
High Hazard 55 ftLangford Pond Dam
Randolph, IL
Low Hazard 25 ftBaldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes
St. Clair, IL
High Hazard 55 ftSimpson Pond Dam
Randolph, IL
Low Hazard 26 ftPeabody/Randolph Plant/Slurry Pond Dam
St. Clair, IL
Low Hazard 45 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Taphorn Pond Dam?
Taphorn 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 Taphorn Pond Dam?
Taphorn Pond Dam is owned by DONALD & CHARLES TAPHORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Taphorn Pond Dam built?
Taphorn Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Taphorn Pond Dam?
Taphorn Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Taphorn Pond Dam?
Taphorn 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 Taphorn Pond Dam last inspected?
Taphorn Pond Dam was last inspected on February 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.