Craig Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 230 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Craig Pond Dam 1
Craig Pond Dam 1 is a dam in Macoupin, Illinois. The dam is owned by William Craig;william Craig (private). It impounds the Tr- Honey Creek Ne near Macoupin Station.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Macoupin Station |
| River/Stream | Tr- Honey Creek Ne |
| Coordinates | 39.22157, -89.81181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | William Craig;william Craig |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40063 |
| Federal ID | IL40063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |