Wolf Pond Dam
Wolf Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Illinois, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wolf Pond Dam
Wolf Pond Dam is a dam in Fulton, Illinois. The dam is owned by Consolidation Coal Company (private). It impounds the Big Creek-offstream near Canton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Big Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.61691, -90.06392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00232 |
| Federal ID | IL00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |