Perring Pond Dam 1

TR- ROCK CREEK S· De Witt, Illinois· Built 1978· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Perring 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 22 ft (taller than 35.1% in IL)
Dam Length631 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge425 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDIL40016

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 1, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

JOHN PERRING;JOHN PERRING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Perring Pond Dam 1?

Perring 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 Perring Pond Dam 1?

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

When was Perring Pond Dam 1 built?

Perring 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 Perring Pond Dam 1?

Perring 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 Perring Pond Dam 1?

Perring Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 22 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 Perring Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Perring Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 1, 2020. 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.