Clarified Water Pond is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Water Pond
The primary purpose of Clarified Water Pond 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 Freeman United Coal Mining Co (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Farmersville |
| Coordinates | 39.42467, -89.70466 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Freeman United Coal Mining Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83454 |
| Federal ID | IL83454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |