George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam

George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Illinois, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About George Gaskill Jr. Pond Dam

The primary purpose of George Gaskill Jr. 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 George Gaskill Jr.;george Gaskill Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr- Johns Creek near Little York.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 07/21/2024.

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Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWarren
Nearest CityLittle York
River/StreamTr- Johns Creek
Coordinates40.95563, -90.73208

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge60 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerGEORGE GASKILL JR.;GEORGE GASKILL JR.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIL40147
Federal IDIL40147
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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