Mitch King Dam

TRIB SOLOMON CREEK· Macoupin, Illinois· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mitch King Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
NID IDIL50489

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 4, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MITCH KING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mitch King Dam?

Mitch King 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 Mitch King Dam?

Mitch King Dam is owned by MITCH KING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mitch King Dam?

Mitch King Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mitch King Dam?

Mitch King Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Mitch King Dam last inspected?

Mitch King Dam was last inspected on June 4, 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.