French Pond Dam
French Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Whiteside County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About French Pond Dam
The primary purpose of French Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by K. French (private). It impounds the Trib Elkhorn Creek near Galt-offstream.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Nearest City | Galt-offstream |
| River/Stream | Trib Elkhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.81064, -89.78909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | K. FRENCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01199 |
| Federal ID | IL01199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |