Braun Pond Dam
Illinois — Sangamon County — RICHLAND CREEK-OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| River | RICHLAND CREEK-OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 39.89221, -89.91927 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOSEPH G BOHLEN TRUST |
| Other Name | Braun 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.