Rawlings Pond Dam

TR- LITTLE APPLE· Morgan, Illinois· Built 1969· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rawlings Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL)
Dam Length208 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDIL40119

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 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

JAMES RAWLINGS;JAMES RAWLINGS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rawlings Pond Dam?

Rawlings 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 Rawlings Pond Dam?

Rawlings Pond Dam is owned by JAMES RAWLINGS;JAMES RAWLINGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rawlings Pond Dam built?

Rawlings Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Rawlings Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Rawlings Pond Dam?

Rawlings 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 Rawlings Pond Dam last inspected?

Rawlings Pond Dam was last inspected on June 24, 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.