Atkins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Illinois, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 205 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Atkins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Atkins 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 Gary Atkins (private). It impounds the Tr- Wilson Creek near Bluff City.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 04/01/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Bluff City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.19672, -90.22420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gary Atkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40019 |
| Federal ID | IL40019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |