Nixon Pond Dam 1
Nixon Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nixon Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Nixon Pond Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dale Nixon;dale Nixon (private). It impounds the Tr- Bear Creek S near Jalapa.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 394 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Jalapa |
| River/Stream | Tr- Bear Creek S |
| Coordinates | 39.26875, -90.00732 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 394 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 875 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DALE NIXON;DALE NIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40082 |
| Federal ID | IL40082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |