Peabody/pond Dam is an earth dam located in Gallatin County, Illinois, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,800 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 Peabody/pond Dam
Peabody/pond Dam is a dam in Gallatin, Illinois. The dam is owned by Peabody Coal Company (private). It impounds the Trib Cypress Ditch near Junction.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Nearest City | Junction |
| River/Stream | Trib Cypress Ditch |
| Coordinates | 37.73601, -88.22108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Peabody Coal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00950 |
| Federal ID | IL00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |