Shipman Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityMEDORA
River/StreamTRIB COOP BRANCH
Coordinates39.12498, -90.05049

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length385 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage218 acre-ft
Max Storage218 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,873 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF SHIPMAN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL01042
Federal IDIL01042
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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