Dixon Pond Dam
Dixon Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Illinois, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dixon Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dixon Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gene Dixon (private). It impounds the Trib Mckee Creek near Jaques.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 04/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Jaques |
| River/Stream | Trib Mckee Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.84843, -90.75741 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GENE DIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00497 |
| Federal ID | IL00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |