Perring Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in De Witt County, Illinois, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 631 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 Perring Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Perring Pond Dam 1 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 John Perring;john Perring (private). It impounds the Tr- Rock Creek S near Lawndale.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 631 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | De Witt |
| Nearest City | Lawndale |
| River/Stream | Tr- Rock Creek S |
| Coordinates | 40.25109, -89.11052 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 631 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | John Perring;john Perring |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40016 |
| Federal ID | IL40016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |