Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1

TR- TAYLOR CREEK E· Macoupin, Illinois· Built 1976· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge157 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDIL40074

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 11, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

BERNARD CONRADY;BERNARD CONRADY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 is owned by BERNARD CONRADY;BERNARD CONRADY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 built?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Bernard Conrady Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on August 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.