Venice Station Old Ash Pond
Key Takeaway
Venice Station Old Ash Pond is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50704 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AMEREN ILLINOIS
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Venice Station Old Ash Pond?
Venice Station Old Ash Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Venice Station Old Ash Pond?
Venice Station Old Ash Pond is owned by AMEREN ILLINOIS (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Venice Station Old Ash Pond?
Venice Station Old Ash Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Venice Station Old Ash Pond?
Venice Station Old Ash Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Venice Station Old Ash Pond last inspected?
Venice Station Old Ash Pond was last inspected on May 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.