Braun Pond Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountySangamon
Nearest CityPETERSBURG
River/StreamRICHLAND CREEK-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates39.89221, -89.91927

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length495 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage131 acre-ft
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerJOSEPH G BOHLEN TRUST
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00752
Federal IDIL00752
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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