Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Bunker Hill (local government). It impounds the Trib East Fork Wood River near Forest Homes.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 08/02/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Forest Homes |
| River/Stream | Trib East Fork Wood River |
| Coordinates | 39.04894, -89.97829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF BUNKER HILL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01046 |
| Federal ID | IL01046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |