Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1, also known as Conrady Pond, is a privately owned dam located in Greenfield, Illinois.


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Summary

Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 400 feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and other uses, with a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet.

Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a maximum discharge of 157 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and storage in the region.

Despite its importance, the condition assessment for Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is currently not available, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for the dam. However, with its controlled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates, this dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance and management of dams like Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 to ensure the sustainable use of water resources for the future.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR- TAYLOR CREEK E

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

63

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.