Meisenheimer Pond Dam 1, located in Jalapa, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1977.
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The dam's primary purposes are fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. It sits on TR- JOES CREEK N and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
With a height of 26 feet and a length of 220 feet, Meisenheimer Pond Dam 1 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, and the dam has uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its condition assessment not being available, the dam is inspected annually, with the last inspection date recorded in June 2018.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the maintenance and regulation of dams will find Meisenheimer Pond Dam 1 to be an intriguing case study. Its construction, purpose, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the management of small water retention structures in rural areas like Macoupin County, Illinois.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- JOES CREEK N |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Macoupin Creek Near Kane
|
20cfs |
Spring Creek At Springfield
|
6cfs |
South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester
|
14cfs |
Illinois River At Valley City
|
4670cfs |
Indian Creek At Wanda
|
1cfs |
Sangamon River At Riverton
|
188cfs |