Gaffney 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 · 29 ft29 ft tall and 225 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Gaffney Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Gaffney Pond Dam 1 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 Leroy Gaffney;leroy Gaffney (private). It impounds the Tr- Joes Creek Nw near Hettick.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 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 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Hettick |
| River/Stream | Tr- Joes Creek Nw |
| Coordinates | 39.45332, -90.04803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Leroy Gaffney;leroy Gaffney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40076 |
| Federal ID | IL40076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |