Curtis Brothers Pond Dam
Curtis Brothers Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coles County, Illinois, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curtis Brothers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Curtis Brothers 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 Emmert And Lester Curtis;emmert And Lester Curtis (private). It impounds the Tr- Little Embarrass E near Greenup.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/29/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Nearest City | Greenup |
| River/Stream | Tr- Little Embarrass E |
| Coordinates | 39.61530, -88.01914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | EMMERT AND LESTER CURTIS;EMMERT AND LESTER CURTIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40013 |
| Federal ID | IL40013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |