Lake Galena Sed Pond 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Lake Galena Sed Pond 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Galena Sed Pond 1 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Galena Territory Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Small Pox Creek near Guiford.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 08/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Nearest City | Guiford |
| River/Stream | Small Pox Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.41174, -90.31348 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Galena Territory Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50251 |
| Federal ID | IL50251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |