Six Pond Dam 1 dam
Six Pond Dam 1
Six Pond Dam 1, located in Montgomery County, Illinois, was completed in 1961 by USDA NRCS and is currently privately owned. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Designed for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, the dam also serves recreational activities in the area. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, undergoing state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.
Situated on the TR- Shoal Creek E W Fork, Six Pond Dam 1 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 25 feet, is uncontrolled, while the outlet gates also operate in the same manner. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone recent condition assessments, but it maintains a stable risk profile with no available Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. With its primary purpose being a habitat for fish and wildlife, Six Pond Dam 1 continues to be a significant feature in the local ecosystem, supported by state regulatory agencies and the USDA NRCS.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Six Pond Dam 1 to be an intriguing structure, given its history, design, and purpose in the community. Its role in providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and water management highlights the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure. While the dam maintains a low hazard potential, ongoing state inspections and enforcement ensure its continued functionality and safety. As a focal point for conservation efforts and outdoor activities, Six Pond Dam 1 showcases the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship in Montgomery County, Illinois.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Six Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Shoal Creek Near Coffeen | 27 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove | 56 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 274 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Vandalia | 2,070 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Troy | 34 cfs | → |
| Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Six Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Beach House Trail 4292, Litchfield
- Highland Park Road Highland
- Tamalco Bond County
- County Road 175 North Fayette County
- Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
Track Six Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Six Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Six Pond Dam 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Six Pond Dam 1.