Edward Schirz Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Illinois, built in 1963. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 175 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Edward Schirz Pond Dam
Edward Schirz Pond Dam is a dam in Greene, Illinois. The dam is owned by Edward Schirz;edward Schirz (private). It impounds the Bear Creek; Tr- Apple Creek near Belltown.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Belltown |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek; Tr- Apple Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.38345, -90.22988 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Edward Schirz;edward Schirz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40026 |
| Federal ID | IL40026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |