Kilton Pond Dam 2
Kilton Pond Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kilton Pond Dam 2
The primary purpose of Kilton Pond Dam 2 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 Kilton Estate;kilton Estate (private). It impounds the Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork near Panama.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 08/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Panama |
| River/Stream | Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.24826, -89.63965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KILTON ESTATE;KILTON ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40114 |
| Federal ID | IL40114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |