Smith Pond Dam
Smith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Pond Dam 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 Darrel Smith;darrel Smith (private). It impounds the Tr- Woods Creek near Belletown.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 266 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 06/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Belletown |
| River/Stream | Tr- Woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.58564, -90.03118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DARREL SMITH;DARREL SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40126 |
| Federal ID | IL40126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |