Daily Pond Dam

KASKASKIA RIVER-OFFSTREAM· Moultrie, Illinois· Built 1967· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Daily Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL)
Dam Length475 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage348 acre-ft
Normal Storage221 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge242 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDIL00727

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 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

BILLY DAILY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daily Pond Dam?

Daily 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 Daily Pond Dam?

Daily Pond Dam is owned by BILLY DAILY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daily Pond Dam built?

Daily Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Daily Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Daily Pond Dam?

Daily Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Daily Pond Dam last inspected?

Daily Pond Dam was last inspected on April 18, 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.