Ekiss Pond Dam 1
Ekiss Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ekiss Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Ekiss 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 Wayne Ekiss;wayne Ekiss (private). It impounds the Tr- Shoal Creek E Mid Fork near Hillsboro.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 12/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Hillsboro |
| River/Stream | Tr- Shoal Creek E Mid Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.19572, -89.43270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WAYNE EKISS;WAYNE EKISS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40102 |
| Federal ID | IL40102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |