Ekiss Pond Dam 1

TR- SHOAL CREEK E MID FORK· Montgomery, Illinois· Built 1978· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ekiss Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge203 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDIL40102

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: December 6, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

WAYNE EKISS;WAYNE EKISS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ekiss Pond Dam 1?

Ekiss 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1?

Ekiss Pond Dam 1 is owned by WAYNE EKISS;WAYNE EKISS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ekiss Pond Dam 1 built?

Ekiss Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1?

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

How tall is Ekiss Pond Dam 1?

Ekiss Pond Dam 1 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 Ekiss Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Ekiss Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on December 6, 2019. 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.