Bests Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Giberson Pond Dam F. Meyer Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Bests Pond Dam, located in Clark-Offstream, Illinois, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 350 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 335 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 109 acre-feet.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Bests Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting various activities in the area. Despite lacking detailed condition assessment data, efforts are made to maintain the dam's integrity and address any potential issues that may arise in the future.
Overall, Bests Pond Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community, providing not only water storage for fire protection and recreational purposes but also contributing to the conservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats in Greene County, Illinois. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam continues to play a key role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
COLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
335 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Macoupin Creek Near Kane
|
20cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
43cfs |
Mill Creek Near Florissant
|
0cfs |
Illinois River At Valley City
|
4670cfs |
Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters
|
13cfs |
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.
Bests Pond Dam