The Harrison Park East Detention Pond Dam in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the tributary of the Kishwaukee River.
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Owned privately, this dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam, with a rockfill type and buttress core, stands at a height of 15 feet and is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
Despite a lack of available data on the dam's condition assessment, the last inspection in July 2018 revealed a moderate risk level. Located within Winnebago County, Illinois, the Harrison Park East Detention Pond Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. With its uncontrolled spillway type and a design focused on flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a key infrastructure to safeguard the community against potential water-related disasters.
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB KISHWAUKEE R |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Kishwaukee River Near Perryville
|
218cfs |
Kishwaukee River At Belvidere
|
100cfs |
South Branch Kishwaukee River Nr Fairdale Il
|
45cfs |
Rock River At Byron
|
3140cfs |
Rock River At Rockton
|
2820cfs |
Pecatonica River Nr Shirland
|
961cfs |