Bond Christian Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stone Pond Dam Armstrong Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bond Christian Camp Lake Dam, located in Bond County, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1957 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Tributary Hurricane Creek, is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety.
With a spillway width of 58 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam poses a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been assessed for its current condition, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. The dam's location in a recreational area highlights the necessity of ensuring its safety to prevent any potential hazards to campers and visitors.
As a key feature of the Bond Christian Camp Lake, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, providing opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring diligent oversight and maintenance to mitigate any risks associated with its operation. The dam's historical significance and functional purpose underscore the importance of continued monitoring and adherence to regulatory requirements to ensure the safety of both the dam and the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Bond Christian Camp Lake Dam