Whiteside Pond Dam
Whiteside Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whiteside Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whiteside 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 Merle Whiteside (private). It impounds the Big Negro near Avon.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 08/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Avon |
| River/Stream | Big Negro |
| Coordinates | 40.69469, -90.65627 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 112 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Merle Whiteside |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40150 |
| Federal ID | IL40150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |