Walter Pence Pond Dam
Walter Pence Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walter Pence Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Walter Pence 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 Walter Pence;walter Pence (private). It impounds the Huricane Creek near Hillview.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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 08/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Hillview |
| River/Stream | Huricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.45739, -90.48012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WALTER PENCE;WALTER PENCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40027 |
| Federal ID | IL40027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |