Denbys Pond Dam
Denbys Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Denbys Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Denbys Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Don Burke Denby, Jr. (private). It impounds the Macoupin Creek-offstream near Carlinville.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 05/23/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Carlinville |
| River/Stream | Macoupin Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.28228, -89.82905 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DON BURKE DENBY, JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01018 |
| Federal ID | IL01018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |