Hillcrest Farms Pond 1, located in Pocahontas, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. The dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 420 feet, with a drainage area of 0.11 square miles.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Hillcrest Farms Pond 1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 30 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled.
This pond, situated along the TR- Shoal Creek W river or stream, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area and provides valuable ecosystem services. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the efforts put into maintaining and regulating this vital infrastructure that supports agricultural activities and wildlife habitat in Bond County, Illinois.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SHOAL CREEK W |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |