Six Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Six Pond Dam 1, located in Panama, Illinois, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation, and Other.
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Summary
This Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The dam is designed with a Stone core and sits on a Soil foundation, catering to a drainage area of 0.13 square miles from Tr- Shoal Creek E W Fork.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam lacks recent inspection data and condition assessment, posing a moderate risk level. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 216 cubic feet per second. Although the Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are not available, the dam's purpose for fish and wildlife conservation highlights its significance in supporting local biodiversity and water resource management in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate would find Six Pond Dam 1 a valuable asset for ecological preservation in Montgomery County, Illinois.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Shoal Creek E W Fork |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Sherwood Forest
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Lake Lou Yaeger
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Durley Camp and retreat center
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Six Pond Dam 1