Bartlett Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bartlett Pond Dam 2 Jones Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Bartlett Pond Dam 1, located in Alton On Mississippi, Illinois, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other activities. With a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, providing water resource management for a drainage area of 0.25 square miles in Tr- Piasa Creek.
Despite its moderate hazard potential and undetermined condition assessment, Bartlett Pond Dam 1 remains an essential structure for water management in Jersey County, Illinois. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 204 cubic feet per second. While the risk level is assessed as moderate, the emergency action plan and risk management measures for the dam are currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bartlett Pond Dam 1 presents an intriguing case study in earth dam construction and management. With its unique design features and location in the Kansas City District, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water management, recreation, and environmental stewardship in the region. Continued monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition and risk factors will be essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Piasa Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Bartlett Pond Dam 1