Denby Dam 1
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | SPRINGFIELD |
| River/Stream | LICK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.70270, -89.73929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DR. JOHN DENBY;DR. JOHN DENBY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |