Pollards Pond Dam
Pollards Pond Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Illinois, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pollards Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pollards Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rolly Pollard (private). It impounds the Pollard Creek Ditch near Carmi.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 07/29/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Carmi |
| River/Stream | Pollard Creek Ditch |
| Coordinates | 38.23114, -88.21666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROLLY POLLARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00931 |
| Federal ID | IL00931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |