Suhling Pond Dam
Suhling Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Suhling Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Suhling Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Randall Suhling (private). It impounds the Tr- Honey Creek Sw near Macoupin Station.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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- Honey Creek Sw |
| Coordinates | 39.21232, -89.89387 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RANDALL SUHLING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40083 |
| Federal ID | IL40083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |