Weingardt Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Weingardt Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00760 |
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
R. A. WEINGARDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weingardt Pond Dam?
Weingardt 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 Weingardt Pond Dam?
Weingardt Pond Dam is owned by R. A. WEINGARDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weingardt Pond Dam built?
Weingardt Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Weingardt Pond Dam?
Weingardt Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Weingardt Pond Dam?
Weingardt Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Weingardt Pond Dam last inspected?
Weingardt Pond Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.