Gravel Springs Dam
Gravel Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Illinois, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gravel Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Gravel Springs 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 Richard Coop (private). It impounds the Trib Mauvaise Terre Creek near Exeter.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 04/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Exeter |
| River/Stream | Trib Mauvaise Terre Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.75401, -90.30201 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,159 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RICHARD COOP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50440 |
| Federal ID | IL50440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |