Carrigan Pond Dam

TR- BRUSHY FORK· Morgan, Illinois· Built 1972· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Carrigan Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL)
Dam Length253 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge190 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDIL40156

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: August 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

EDWARD CARRIGAN;EDWARD CARRIGAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carrigan Pond Dam?

Carrigan Pond Dam 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 Carrigan Pond Dam?

Carrigan Pond Dam is owned by EDWARD CARRIGAN;EDWARD CARRIGAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carrigan Pond Dam built?

Carrigan Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Carrigan Pond Dam?

Carrigan Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carrigan Pond Dam?

Carrigan Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Carrigan Pond Dam last inspected?

Carrigan Pond Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2021. 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.