Matway Pond Dam 1
Matway Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Matway Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Matway 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 Joe Matway;joe Matway (private). It impounds the Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork near Panama.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 08/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Panama |
| River/Stream | Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.07001, -89.66405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 341 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOE MATWAY;JOE MATWAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40111 |
| Federal ID | IL40111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |