Lutticken South Pond Dam

TRIB MUD CREEK· Tazewell, Illinois· Built 1962· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lutticken South Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDIL00996

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 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

R. W. LUTTICKEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lutticken South Pond Dam?

Lutticken South 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 Lutticken South Pond Dam?

Lutticken South Pond Dam is owned by R. W. LUTTICKEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lutticken South Pond Dam built?

Lutticken South Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Lutticken South Pond Dam?

Lutticken South 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 Lutticken South Pond Dam?

Lutticken South Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Lutticken South Pond Dam last inspected?

Lutticken South Pond Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2022. 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.