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Track Loop Pond Dam, located in Hamilton County, Illinois, is a private water supply structure situated along Wheeler Creek.
Built with an earth core and stone foundation, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 2800 feet. With a storage capacity of 464 acre-feet, it primarily serves the purpose of water supply, providing a normal storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 16.6 acres.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Track Loop Pond Dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for compliance. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure the dam's safety and integrity.
With an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 80.5 cubic feet per second, Track Loop Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a key structure in the St. Louis District, this dam contributes to the environmental and climate resilience of the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of changing weather patterns and increasing water demand.
Little Wabash River At Carmi
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8020cfs |
Skillet Fork At Wayne City
|
672cfs |
Casey Fork At Mount Vernon
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15cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
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71800cfs |
Big Muddy River At Plumfield
|
356cfs |
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills
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28cfs |
Dam Length |
2800 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WHEELER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
464 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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