Condit Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Thunderbird Dam Maupin Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Condit Dam 1, located in Putnam, Illinois, was completed in 1977 and serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats.
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Summary
Owned privately, this Earth dam stands at 32 feet high and stretches 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Condit Dam 1 poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 20 feet, and its outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, and its last inspection took place in September 2012. While emergency action plans are not currently prepared, the dam remains under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Condit Dam 1 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS to support fish and wildlife habitats. The dam plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the TR- SENACHWINE CREEK N river or stream, with a drainage area of 0.04 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment rating underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SENACHWINE CREEK N |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Illinois River At Henry
|
7830cfs |
East Bureau Creek Near Bureau
|
2cfs |
Big Bureau Creek At Princeton
|
8cfs |
Vermilion River Near Leonore
|
21cfs |
Indian Creek Near Wyoming
|
9cfs |
Fox River At Dayton
|
830cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Condit Dam 1