Ostermeir Pond Dam
Ostermeir Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Christian County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ostermeir Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ostermeir Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kirk Vocks (private). It impounds the South Fork Sangamon River near Kinkaid-offstream.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 04/08/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | Kinkaid-offstream |
| River/Stream | South Fork Sangamon River |
| Coordinates | 39.53681, -89.34632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KIRK VOCKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00683 |
| Federal ID | IL00683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |