Mike Mckee Pond Dam

TR- MACOUPIN CREEK NE· Macoupin, Illinois· Built 1978· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mike Mckee Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge208 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDIL40080

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: July 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MIKE MCKEE;MIKE MCKEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mike Mckee Pond Dam?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam is owned by MIKE MCKEE;MIKE MCKEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mike Mckee Pond Dam built?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Mike Mckee Pond Dam last inspected?

Mike Mckee Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2019. 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.