Whitfield Pond Dam 3
Key Takeaway
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 136 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40072 |
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
JIM WHITFIELD;JIM WHITFIELD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitfield Pond Dam 3?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 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 Whitfield Pond Dam 3?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 is owned by JIM WHITFIELD;JIM WHITFIELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitfield Pond Dam 3 built?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Whitfield Pond Dam 3?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 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 Whitfield Pond Dam 3?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 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 Whitfield Pond Dam 3 last inspected?
Whitfield Pond Dam 3 was last inspected on October 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.