Edward Schirz Pond Dam, located in Belltown, Illinois, is a private earth dam completed in 1963 with a height of 25 feet and a length of 175 feet.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated along Bear Creek and TR-Apple Creek, this dam has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 155 cubic feet per second. The spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam is inspected by the IDNR in Illinois. With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a surface area of 2 acres, Edward Schirz Pond Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in Greene County.
Although the condition assessment is not available, this dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With its strategic location and significant contribution to water management in the area, Edward Schirz Pond Dam stands as a key infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
175 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
BEAR CREEK; TR- APPLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Macoupin Creek Near Kane
|
17cfs |
Illinois River At Valley City
|
7260cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
Mill Creek Near Florissant
|
0cfs |
Indian Creek At Wanda
|
1cfs |
Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack
|
11cfs |