Burkhart Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cummins Pond Dam Waste Management Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Burkhart Pond Dam 1, located in Greene County, Illinois, was completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Situated on the TR- BIG APPLE CREEK S stream, the dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the surrounding area.
Owned privately, Burkhart Pond Dam 1 is classified as a low hazard dam with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation, supporting the ecosystem in the area. The dam's condition assessment is not available, but it meets state regulatory requirements and is inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a maximum discharge of 123 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Burkhart Pond Dam 1 is an essential component of the water infrastructure in the St. Louis District. With a surface area of 1 acre and a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, the dam contributes to flood control and water supply management in the area. While it poses a moderate risk, the dam's importance in supporting fish and wildlife habitats underscores the critical role it plays in promoting biodiversity and environmental sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BIG APPLE CREEK S |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Burkhart Pond Dam 1