Fort Jesse Detention Pond Dam
Fort Jesse Detention Pond Dam is a dam located in McLean County, Illinois. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Fort Jesse Detention Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Jesse Detention Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is local government-owned.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Illinois dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McLean |
| Coordinates | 40.51821, -88.94329 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50690 |
| Federal ID | IL50690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |