Alexander Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Reno, Illinois, the Alexander Pond Dam is a rockfill structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1973.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam on the TR- Shoal Creek E river serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. The dam is state-regulated by the IDNR, ensuring that it meets inspection, permitting, and enforcement standards to maintain safety and environmental integrity.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway and significant hazard potential, the Alexander Pond Dam offers a moderate risk level according to assessments. While the specific dimensions and storage capacity of the dam are not listed, its condition assessment is not available. The last inspection took place in 2018, with a frequency of every three years. The dam also lacks an emergency action plan and updated contact information, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk management to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1973 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SHOAL CREEK E |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
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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.
Alexander Pond Dam