Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1
Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harry Mullens Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Harry Mullens 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 Mullen-shultz;mullen-shultz (private). It impounds the Tr- Solomon Creek Ne near Jalapa.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 250 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Jalapa |
| River/Stream | Tr- Solomon Creek Ne |
| Coordinates | 39.40594, -90.01239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 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 | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MULLEN-SHULTZ;MULLEN-SHULTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40085 |
| Federal ID | IL40085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |