Arentsen Pond Dam
Illinois — Hamilton County — WHEELER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| River | WHEELER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.06174, -88.49424 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 29, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1992 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | KELLY AND THE COLONEL, INC. |
| Other Name | Wheeler Creek Slurry Pond Dam |
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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.