Gower Pond Dam 1
Gower Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Illinois, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gower Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Gower 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 Dr. W.o. Gower;dr. W.o. Gower (private). It impounds the Tr- Mud Creek near Cornell.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 11/10/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Cornell |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01383, -88.64250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR. W.O. GOWER;DR. W.O. GOWER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40056 |
| Federal ID | IL40056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |