Taphorn Pond Dam
Illinois — Randolph County — TRIB PLUM CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| River | TRIB PLUM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.13735, -89.85254 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 12, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | DONALD & CHARLES TAPHORN |
| Other Name | Taphorn 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.