Dixon Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Dixon Pond Dam, located in Jaques, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1966 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at 25 feet in height and spans 120 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Trib McKee Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, with state inspections and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, Dixon Pond Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 14 feet. Despite its age, the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available," with the last inspection conducted in July 2017. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and no inundation maps are available. However, the dam meets state permitting requirements and is regularly inspected every five years to monitor its operations and maintenance.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dixon Pond Dam to be an intriguing structure, blending recreational use with environmental management. As a key feature in the St. Louis District watershed, the dam provides essential storage capacity while balancing the need for safety and risk assessment. With its unique design by the USDA NRCS and state regulation through the IDNR, Dixon Pond Dam serves as a valuable case study for sustainable dam management in the Illinois region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
120 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB MCKEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Illinois River At Valley City
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2970cfs |
La Moine River At Ripley
|
33cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
La Moine River At Colmar
|
17cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dixon Pond Dam