Clarified Pond Impound. Structure is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 6,015 ft long. 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 Clarified Pond Impound. Structure
The primary purpose of Clarified Pond Impound. Structure 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 Springfield Coal Company (private).
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 6,015 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet.
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 08/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Virden |
| Coordinates | 39.47639, -89.73306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,015 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Springfield Coal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83452 |
| Federal ID | IL83452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |