Deer Run Dam
Deer Run Dam is an earth dam located in Schuyler County, Illinois, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deer Run Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Run Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by New Dominion Farms (private). It impounds the Trib Lamoine River near Ripley.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Trib Lamoine River |
| Coordinates | 40.19544, -90.78392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEW DOMINION FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50441 |
| Federal ID | IL50441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |