Roemelin Pond Dam 1
Roemelin Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roemelin Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Roemelin Pond Dam 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Harold Roemelin;harold Roemelin (private). It impounds the Tr- Paddock Creek E near Edwardsville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 07/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Edwardsville |
| River/Stream | Tr- Paddock Creek E |
| Coordinates | 38.95413, -89.95191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HAROLD ROEMELIN;HAROLD ROEMELIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40093 |
| Federal ID | IL40093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |