Arentsen Pond 2 Dam
Arentsen Pond 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arentsen Pond 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Arentsen Pond 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kelly And The Colonel, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib Wheeler Creek near Equality.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Equality |
| River/Stream | Trib Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.05739, -88.49684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KELLY AND THE COLONEL, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00937 |
| Federal ID | IL00937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |