Whites Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Whites Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00983 |
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
F. F. WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whites Pond Dam?
Whites 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 Whites Pond Dam?
Whites Pond Dam is owned by F. F. WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whites Pond Dam built?
Whites Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Whites Pond Dam?
Whites 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 Whites Pond Dam?
Whites Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Whites Pond Dam last inspected?
Whites Pond Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.