Rockman Pond Dam 1
Rockman Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Union County, Illinois, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rockman Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Rockman 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 Barrett Rockman;barrett Rockman (private). It impounds the Tr- Grassy Creek near Carbondale.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 10/29/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Carbondale |
| River/Stream | Tr- Grassy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57110, -89.08127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 226 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BARRETT ROCKMAN;BARRETT ROCKMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40146 |
| Federal ID | IL40146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |