Jack Smith Pond Dam
Jack Smith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jersey County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Jack Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jack Smith Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Smith;jack Smith (private). It impounds the Tr- Sugar Hollow Creek W near Nutwood.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Nearest City | Nutwood |
| River/Stream | Tr- Sugar Hollow Creek W |
| Coordinates | 39.00634, -90.47248 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK SMITH;JACK SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40048 |
| Federal ID | IL40048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |