Bests Pond Dam
Illinois — Greene County — COLE CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| River | COLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.25426, -90.52317 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 22, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ROBERT L. BEST |
| Other Name | Bests Pond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.