George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam
George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Illinois, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam
The primary purpose of George Gaskill Jr. 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 George Gaskill Jr.;george Gaskill Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr- Johns Creek near Little York.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 07/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Little York |
| River/Stream | Tr- Johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95563, -90.73208 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GEORGE GASKILL JR.;GEORGE GASKILL JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40147 |
| Federal ID | IL40147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |