Hambaugh-martin 1 Dam
Hambaugh-martin 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Illinois, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hambaugh-martin 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Hambaugh-martin 1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mckee Creek Levee & Drainage District (private). It impounds the Trib Illinois River near Meredosia.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Meredosia |
| River/Stream | Trib Illinois River |
| Coordinates | 39.85136, -90.64504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MCKEE CREEK LEVEE & DRAINAGE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00491 |
| Federal ID | IL00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |