Pollards Pond Dam

POLLARD CREEK DITCH· White, Illinois· Built 1974· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pollards Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDIL00931

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: May 24, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

ROLLY POLLARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pollards Pond Dam?

Pollards 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 Pollards Pond Dam?

Pollards Pond Dam is owned by ROLLY POLLARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pollards Pond Dam built?

Pollards Pond Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Pollards Pond Dam?

Pollards 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 Pollards Pond Dam?

Pollards Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Pollards Pond Dam last inspected?

Pollards Pond Dam was last inspected on May 24, 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.