Bunn Pond Dam 1

Tr- Bonpas Creek E· Richland, Illinois· Built 1970· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Bunn Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge126 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIL40134

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 20, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Joe Bunn

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bunn Pond Dam 1?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bunn Pond Dam 1?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 is owned by Joe Bunn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bunn Pond Dam 1 built?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bunn Pond Dam 1?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bunn Pond Dam 1?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bunn Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Bunn Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on April 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.