Bellm Pond 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Bellm Pond 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Bellm Pond 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vince Bellm (private). It impounds the Tr- Spanish Needle Creek S near Macoupin Station.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 06/23/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Macoupin Station |
| River/Stream | Tr- Spanish Needle Creek S |
| Coordinates | 39.20064, -89.88266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vince Bellm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40068 |
| Federal ID | IL40068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |