Justison Pond Dam 1

TR- SHOAL CREEK W MID FORK· Montgomery, Illinois· Built 1970· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Justison Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge147 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIL40110

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: June 10, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

DAVID JUSTISON;DAVID JUSTISON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Justison Pond Dam 1?

Justison 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 Justison Pond Dam 1?

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

When was Justison Pond Dam 1 built?

Justison 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 Justison Pond Dam 1?

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

How tall is Justison Pond Dam 1?

Justison Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Justison Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Justison Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 10, 2015. 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.