Weinmister Pond Dam

TR- EDWARDS RIVER· Mercer, Illinois· Built 1978· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Weinmister Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge97 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDIL40101

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: October 22, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

P.D. WEINMEISTER;P.D. WEINMEISTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Weinmister Pond Dam?

Weinmister 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 Weinmister Pond Dam?

Weinmister Pond Dam is owned by P.D. WEINMEISTER;P.D. WEINMEISTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Weinmister Pond Dam built?

Weinmister 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 Weinmister Pond Dam?

Weinmister Pond Dam 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 Weinmister Pond Dam?

Weinmister Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Weinmister Pond Dam last inspected?

Weinmister Pond Dam was last inspected on October 22, 2021. 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.