Track Loop Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 2,800 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Track Loop Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Track Loop Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Soylutions, Inc. (private). It impounds the Wheeler Creek near Dale.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 05/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Dale |
| River/Stream | Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.06551, -88.47652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Soylutions, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50488 |
| Federal ID | IL50488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |