Pitts Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gvillo Pond Dam Zarges Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Pitts Pond Dam 1, located in Wood River, Illinois, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS and stands as a private-owned earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a length of 300 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 13 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a drainage area of 0.09 square miles and a spillway width of 15 feet, Pitts Pond Dam 1 poses a moderate risk (rating of 3) according to the data available. The hazard potential is listed as undetermined, and the condition assessment is not available. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are also unspecified, indicating a need for further evaluation and documentation. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains an essential structure for managing water resources in the region and warrants ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its effectiveness and safety for the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR- WOOD RIVER CREEK NW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Pitts Pond Dam 1