Randolph Pond Dam 1
Randolph Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in McDonough County, Illinois, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Randolph Pond Dam 1
Randolph Pond Dam 1 is a dam in McDonough, Illinois. The dam is owned by Wayne Randolph (private). It impounds the Troublesome Creek near Fandon.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 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 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Nearest City | Fandon |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42828, -90.67273 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wayne Randolph |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40098 |
| Federal ID | IL40098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |