Roemelin Pond Dam 1

TR- PADDOCK CREEK E· Madison, Illinois· Built 1975· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Roemelin Pond Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge273 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDIL40093

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: May 15, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HAROLD ROEMELIN;HAROLD ROEMELIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roemelin Pond Dam 1?

Roemelin 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1?

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

When was Roemelin Pond Dam 1 built?

Roemelin Pond Dam 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1?

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

How tall is Roemelin Pond Dam 1?

Roemelin 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 Roemelin Pond Dam 1 last inspected?

Roemelin Pond Dam 1 was last inspected on May 15, 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.