Traylor Pond Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Traylor Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40113 |
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
DARRELL TRAYLOR;DARRELL TRAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Traylor Pond Dam 1?
Traylor 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 Traylor Pond Dam 1?
Traylor Pond Dam 1 is owned by DARRELL TRAYLOR;DARRELL TRAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Traylor Pond Dam 1 built?
Traylor Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Traylor Pond Dam 1?
Traylor Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Traylor Pond Dam 1?
Traylor Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Traylor Pond Dam 1 last inspected?
Traylor Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.