Long Pond Dam

Long Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Long Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Long Pond 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 Harry Long;harry Long (private). It impounds the Tr- Macoupin Creek near Jalapy.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2025.

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Undetermined HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyGreene
Nearest CityJalapy
River/StreamTr- Macoupin Creek
Coordinates39.23389, -90.28443

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge138 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerHARRY LONG;HARRY LONG
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL40033
Federal IDIL40033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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