Hayes Pond Dam
Hayes Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coles County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hayes Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Erma Hayes;erma Hayes (private). It impounds the Tr- Whetstone S near Greenup.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 10/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Nearest City | Greenup |
| River/Stream | Tr- Whetstone S |
| Coordinates | 39.46039, -88.06199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ERMA HAYES;ERMA HAYES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40012 |
| Federal ID | IL40012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |