Mccaw Pond Dam, located in Mercer County, Illinois, was completed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TRIB POE CREEK.
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The earth dam stands at 38 feet high and spans 210 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Owned privately, Mccaw Pond Dam is primarily used for flood risk reduction and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," and it has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, its location in a designated flood-prone area underscores the importance of its role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
With a congressman representing the Rock Island District, where the dam is situated, Mccaw Pond Dam stands as a key component of the region's water resource management infrastructure. Its history of construction and role in flood prevention highlight the collaboration between private ownership, government agencies, and local stakeholders to safeguard against the impacts of water-related emergencies in Mercer County.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB POE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Pope Creek Near Keithsburg
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31cfs |
Henderson Creek Near Oquawka
|
36cfs |
Edwards River Near New Boston
|
47cfs |
Iowa River At Wapello
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2660cfs |
Edwards River Near Orion
|
66cfs |
Mill Creek At Milan
|
3cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Keithsburg Riverside Campground
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Big River State Forest
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Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area
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Ferry Landing
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Cappy Russell Access Dispersed
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