Mathews Pond Dam 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Matthews Pond 1 Kilton Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mathews Pond Dam 2 in Litchfield, Illinois, constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, serves as an essential irrigation infrastructure along the TR- SHOAL CREEK W W FORK river system.
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Summary
With a height of 23 feet and a length of 400 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 60-acre-feet, primarily used for agricultural purposes. Located in Montgomery County, Illinois, this privately owned dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring state-mandated inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mathews Pond Dam 2 remains a crucial component of the local water resource management system, with a normal storage capacity of 32-acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 237 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 6 acres. While the condition assessment is not currently available, the last inspection date was in June 2015, indicating a proactive approach to monitoring and maintaining the dam's structural integrity.
With Rodney Davis (R) representing the area in Congress, Mathews Pond Dam 2 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies in managing water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Mathews Pond Dam 2 play a vital role in ensuring water security for agricultural and other uses in the region. Through regular inspections, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and risk management measures, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SHOAL CREEK W W FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Mathews Pond Dam 2