Settling Pond
Settling Pond is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Settling Pond
The primary purpose of Settling 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 Tri County Coal Llc (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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.
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Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Farmersville |
| Coordinates | 39.42198, -89.71192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tri County Coal LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL83456 |
| Federal ID | IL83456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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