Retzer Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Illinois, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 179 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Retzer Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Retzer 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 Gene Retzer;gene Retzer (private). It impounds the Tr- Indian Creek near Avenzville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 179 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 04/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Avenzville |
| River/Stream | Tr- Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.82344, -90.15241 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 179 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gene Retzer;gene Retzer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40121 |
| Federal ID | IL40121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |