Hartsook Pond Dam 1

TR- NASSA CREEK NE· Macoupin, Illinois· Built 1977· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge232 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDIL40087

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: June 28, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CHARLES HARTSOOK;CHARLES HARTSOOK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hartsook Pond Dam 1?

Hartsook 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 Hartsook Pond Dam 1?

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 is owned by CHARLES HARTSOOK;CHARLES HARTSOOK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hartsook Pond Dam 1 built?

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Hartsook Pond Dam 1?

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hartsook Pond Dam 1?

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Hartsook Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Hartsook Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on June 28, 2018. 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.