Tailing Pond 127 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Tailing Pond 127 Dam, located in Ogle, Illinois, is a privately-owned structure that serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a dam type classified as Earth.


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Summary

Completed in 1991, this buttress dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 360 feet, with a storage capacity of 1145 acre-feet. Situated along the TRIB ROCK RIVER, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Illinois and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The Tailing Pond 127 Dam poses a high hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition assessment is not available, inspections are conducted regularly as part of the state's regulatory requirements. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and other emergency protocols are not currently in place.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the maintenance and inspection of structures like Tailing Pond 127 Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the water resources it manages. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the management of water infrastructure in Illinois and highlight the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards associated with dams.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TRIB ROCK RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Nid Storage

1145

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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. 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

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, 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.