Faivre Pond Dam 4
Faivre Pond Dam 4 is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Faivre Pond Dam 4
The primary purpose of Faivre Pond Dam 4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Don Faivre;don Faivre (private). It impounds the Battle Creek Nw Branch near Plano.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 411 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Plano |
| River/Stream | Battle Creek Nw Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.86969, -88.68016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DON FAIVRE;DON FAIVRE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40014 |
| Federal ID | IL40014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |