White Pine Ditch Dam
Key Takeaway
White Pine Ditch Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | IL01227 |
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
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of White Pine Ditch Dam?
White Pine Ditch Dam 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 White Pine Ditch Dam?
White Pine Ditch Dam is owned by METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Pine Ditch Dam built?
White Pine Ditch Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 White Pine Ditch Dam?
White Pine Ditch Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is White Pine Ditch Dam?
White Pine Ditch Dam has a dam height of 13 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 White Pine Ditch Dam last inspected?
White Pine Ditch Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.