Benson Pond Dam 1
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | PETERSBURG |
| River/Stream | RICHARD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.87390, -89.79786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | GORDON BENSON;GORDON BENSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |