Fisk Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Fisk Pond Dam, located in Enion, Illinois, on the Tr- South Branch Otter Creek, is a private earth dam with a height of 31 feet and a length of 450 feet.


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Summary

Completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply. With a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a significant hazard potential, Fisk Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Fulton County.

Despite its important function, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," indicating potential risks that need to be addressed. The spillway of Fisk Pond Dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam's drainage area is 0.35 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 344 cubic feet per second. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of Fisk Pond Dam will be essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water flow and reducing flooding risks in the region.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

Tr- South Branch Otter Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

0.35

Nid Storage

98

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

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.