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Meyer Pond Dam, located in Greene County, Illinois, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969. This dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including recreation. The dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 325 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 139 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on TR- Coates Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 18 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. With a hazard potential currently categorized as undetermined and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the condition assessment of the dam is not available. Although the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with safety regulations. The dam's location within the St. Louis District and its purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats make it an important asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and protect.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR- COATES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Macoupin Creek Near Kane
|
20cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
Illinois River At Valley City
|
4670cfs |
Mill Creek Near Florissant
|
0cfs |
Cuivre River Near Troy
|
43cfs |
Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack
|
7cfs |