Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is a dam in Macoupin, Illinois. The dam is owned by Bob Kahl;bob Kahl (private). It impounds the Tr- Coops Creek Sw near Jalapa.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Jalapa |
| River/Stream | Tr- Coops Creek Sw |
| Coordinates | 39.12770, -90.07824 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bob Kahl;bob Kahl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40088 |
| Federal ID | IL40088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |