Wahelo Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wahelo Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 86.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00335 |
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
TIM SOLDWEDEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wahelo Pond Dam?
Wahelo 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 Wahelo Pond Dam?
Wahelo Pond Dam is owned by TIM SOLDWEDEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wahelo Pond Dam built?
Wahelo Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Wahelo Pond Dam?
Wahelo 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 Wahelo Pond Dam?
Wahelo Pond Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Wahelo Pond Dam last inspected?
Wahelo Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.