Ruppert Pond Dam
Ruppert Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ruppert Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ruppert Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork near Litchfield.
Completed in 1977, the dam is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.20398, -89.63536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40107 |
| Federal ID | IL40107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |