Deer Run Pond K Dam, located in Elwood, Illinois, is a privately owned rockfill dam completed in 2002 with a primary purpose of water supply.
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The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans a length of 2400 feet, with a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. Situated on Grant Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Despite having a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, and it is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.
This offstream dam also serves tailings purposes and has an uncontrolled spillway type. Although the dam's normal storage capacity is listed as 0 acre-feet, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area of the dam covers a surface area of 23 acres and has a drainage area of 0.46 square miles. With a risk management plan in place and emergency action preparedness yet to be determined, Deer Run Pond K Dam remains a crucial water resource infrastructure in Will County, Illinois, contributing to the local water supply needs and environmental sustainability efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
GRANT CREEK - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
164 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Kankakee River Near Wilmington
|
2240cfs |
Du Page River At Shorewood
|
196cfs |
Hickory Creek At Joliet
|
25cfs |
Mazon River Near Coal City
|
4cfs |
Long Run Near Lemont
|
2cfs |
West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville
|
68cfs |