Hunter Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sangamon County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 225 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Hunter Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Hunter 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 Bud Hunter;bud Hunter (private). It impounds the Tr- Sangamon River near Petersburg.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 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 08/05/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | Petersburg |
| River/Stream | Tr- Sangamon River |
| Coordinates | 39.69058, -89.54101 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bud Hunter;bud Hunter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40140 |
| Federal ID | IL40140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |