Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1
Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is a dam in Macoupin, Illinois. The dam is owned by Bernard Conrady;bernard Conrady (private). It impounds the Tr- Taylor Creek E near Greenfield.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Greenfield |
| River/Stream | Tr- Taylor Creek E |
| Coordinates | 39.39079, -90.08713 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bernard Conrady;bernard Conrady |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40074 |
| Federal ID | IL40074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |