Tessman Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tessman Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01200 |
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
E. F. TESSMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tessman Farm Pond Dam?
Tessman Farm 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 Tessman Farm Pond Dam?
Tessman Farm Pond Dam is owned by E. F. TESSMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tessman Farm Pond Dam built?
Tessman Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Tessman Farm Pond Dam?
Tessman Farm 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 Tessman Farm Pond Dam?
Tessman Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Tessman Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Tessman Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.