Crown 1 Mine Pond Dam

Crown 1 Mine Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Illinois, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Crown 1 Mine Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Crown 1 Mine Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib Macoupin Creek near Farmersville.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,036 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2025.

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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityFarmersville
River/StreamTrib Macoupin Creek
Coordinates39.44162, -89.64219

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length2,036 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00687
Federal IDIL00687
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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