Arentsen Pond Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | THACKERY |
| River/Stream | WHEELER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.06174, -88.49424 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,590 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | KELLY AND THE COLONEL, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |