Columbia Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Columbia Farm Pond Dam, located in Pike County, Illinois, was completed in 1965 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Situated along the TRIB BAY CREEK, Columbia Farm Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The dam's core structure is of buttress design and spans a length of 920 feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, its risk assessment has been deemed moderate, indicating a level of potential risk that is being actively managed and monitored.

With its scenic location and moderate risk profile, Columbia Farm Pond Dam offers a unique blend of recreational enjoyment and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the dam's role in providing both leisure activities and water management services in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

920

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TRIB BAY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

340

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.