Hardiman Pond Dam
Hardiman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hardiman Pond Dam
Hardiman Pond Dam is a dam in Fayette, Illinois. The dam is owned by Kevin Hardiman (private). It impounds the Tr- Mitchell Creek near Vandalia.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Vandalia |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mitchell Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19681, -88.93699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 167 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kevin Hardiman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40017 |
| Federal ID | IL40017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |