Hughes Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hughes Pond Dam 1, located in Panama, Illinois, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a fish and wildlife pond, with additional purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 325 feet, with a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Hughes Pond Dam 1 indicates a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet, and an outlet gate also operates on an uncontrolled basis. While the condition assessment for the dam is not available, the last inspection took place in June 2015. With a drainage area of 0.28 square miles and a maximum discharge of 191 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Overall, Hughes Pond Dam 1 is a vital structure for both water management and wildlife preservation in Montgomery County, Illinois. As a privately owned dam, it provides essential habitat for fish and wildlife while also offering recreational opportunities for the local community. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensuring the safety and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SHOAL CREEK W MID FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Hughes Pond Dam 1