Bellm Pond 2 Dam

Bellm Pond 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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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Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityMacoupin Station
River/StreamTr- Spanish Needle Creek S
Coordinates39.20064, -89.88266

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVINCE BELLM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/23/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIL40068
Federal IDIL40068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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