Christopher Old Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Illinois, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 780 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Christopher Old Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Christopher Old Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Christopher (local government). It impounds the Trib Andy Creek near Christopher.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Christopher |
| River/Stream | Trib Andy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.98633, -89.06941 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Christopher |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00059 |
| Federal ID | IL00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |