Moran Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Moran Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Moran 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 Mildred Moran;mildred Moran (private). It impounds the Tr- Shoal Creek W W Fork near Panama.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | 39.11507, -89.60021 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mildred Moran;mildred Moran |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40112 |
| Federal ID | IL40112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |