Tompkins Pond Dam
Tompkins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Illinois, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tompkins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Tompkins 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 Jay Tompkins;jay Tompkins (private). It impounds the Tr- Turkey Creek near Blyton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 08/21/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Blyton |
| River/Stream | Tr- Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61203, -90.17444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAY TOMPKINS;JAY TOMPKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40020 |
| Federal ID | IL40020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |