Wolf Pond Dam, located in Fulton County, Illinois, is a privately owned structure built in 1969 by TRUAX COAL CO.
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The dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Situated along the Big Creek-Offstream, the dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other', with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the structure is designed as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite its condition assessment not being available, the dam's last inspection in July 2015 indicated a 5-year inspection frequency. With its location in CANTON and its impact on the surrounding environment, Wolf Pond Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in its design, purpose, and management.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BIG CREEK-OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Spoon River At London Mills
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86cfs |
Illinois River At Kingston Mines
|
5510cfs |
Spoon River At Seville
|
143cfs |
Mackinaw River Near Green Valley
|
32cfs |
Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria
|
0cfs |
Farm Creek At Farmdale
|
19cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Canton Lake
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Fulton County Rec Area
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Rice Lake State Conservation Area
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