Hadden Pond Dam
Hadden Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Illinois, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hadden Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hadden Pond Dam 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 William Hadden;william Hadden (private). It impounds the Mauvaise Terre Creek near Exeter.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 04/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Exeter |
| River/Stream | Mauvaise Terre Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.75796, -90.28567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLIAM HADDEN;WILLIAM HADDEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40118 |
| Federal ID | IL40118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |