Myers Ranch Farms Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Myers Ranch Farms Pond Dam, located in Union County, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1997 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Situated on Trib Canyon Creek, this dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and recreational activities in the area.

Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Myers Ranch Farms Pond Dam has a state-regulated permit for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge rate of 46 cubic feet per second. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is monitored regularly for safety and compliance with state regulations to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the environment.

Despite the lack of available condition assessment data, Myers Ranch Farms Pond Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing essential water storage and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. With its strategic location and design, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TRIB CANY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

124

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

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.