Quiver Creek Weir Dam
Quiver Creek Weir Dam is an other dam located in Mason County, Illinois, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Quiver Creek Weir Dam
The primary purpose of Quiver Creek Weir Dam 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Quiver Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 261 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| River/Stream | Quiver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.35583, -90.01028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 754 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 261 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,588 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50212 |
| Federal ID | IL50212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |