Rocky Ford Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Rocky Ford Pond Dam, located in Damiansville, Illinois, is a privately owned structure that serves a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 295 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Situated on Sugar Creek-Offstream, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 56 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential.

Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Rocky Ford Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available. While emergency action plans and inundation maps are not readily accessible, the risk management measures for this structure remain unspecified. With its unique design and picturesque location, Rocky Ford Pond Dam continues to be a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study in Clinton County, Illinois.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

295

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

SUGAR CREEK-OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

56

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.