Cummins Pond Dam
Cummins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cummins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cummins 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 Gerald Cummins;gerald Cummins (private). It impounds the Tr- Nigger Lick near Belltown.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 08/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Belltown |
| River/Stream | Tr- Nigger Lick |
| Coordinates | 39.45282, -90.19378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GERALD CUMMINS;GERALD CUMMINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40032 |
| Federal ID | IL40032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |