Tisons Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Tisons Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 591 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40136 |
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
Eddie Barker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tisons Pond Dam 1?
Tisons 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 Tisons Pond Dam 1?
Tisons Pond Dam 1 is owned by Eddie Barker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tisons Pond Dam 1 built?
Tisons Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Tisons Pond Dam 1?
Tisons Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tisons Pond Dam 1?
Tisons Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Tisons Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Tisons Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on October 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.