Timber Pond Dam
Timber Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Illinois, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Timber Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Timber Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leonard Kremer (private). It impounds the Francis Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, 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 10/24/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| River/Stream | Francis Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39331, -90.38091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEONARD KREMER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50675 |
| Federal ID | IL50675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |