York Pond Dam
York Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About York Pond Dam
The primary purpose of York 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 Marathon Petroleum Company, Lp (private). It impounds the Trib Robinson Creek near Robinson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Robinson |
| River/Stream | Trib Robinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.00608, -87.70533 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 178 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50635 |
| Federal ID | IL50635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |