Wiemers Pond Dam 1
Wiemers Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wiemers Pond Dam 1
Wiemers Pond Dam 1 is a dam in Madison, Illinois. The dam is owned by Louis Wiemers;louis Wiemers (private). It impounds the Joutters Creek near Edwardsville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 | Joutters Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.96605, -89.93374 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LOUIS WIEMERS;LOUIS WIEMERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40094 |
| Federal ID | IL40094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |