Donoho Pond Dam 1
Donoho Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Illinois, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Donoho Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Donoho Pond Dam 1 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 Craig Donoho;craig Donoho (private). It impounds the Tr- Lick Branch near Wayne City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 332 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/02/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Wayne City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Lick Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.45956, -88.74031 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 272 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CRAIG DONOHO;CRAIG DONOHO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40040 |
| Federal ID | IL40040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |