Rohrer Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Rohrer Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Rohrer 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 Oscar Rohrer;oscar Rohrer (private). It impounds the Tr- Ramsey Creek E near Ramsey.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 07/06/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Ramsey |
| River/Stream | Tr- Ramsey Creek E |
| Coordinates | 39.27126, -89.14552 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Oscar Rohrer;oscar Rohrer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40105 |
| Federal ID | IL40105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |