Meshach Lake Dam
Meshach Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meshach Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Meshach Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Royal Lakes (private). It impounds the Trib Coop Branch near Hardin.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 232 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 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 08/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Hardin |
| River/Stream | Trib Coop Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.11119, -89.96053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 232 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ROYAL LAKES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01050 |
| Federal ID | IL01050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |