Macoupin Energy/refuse Disposal Area 5

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityPLAINVIEW
River/StreamSPANISH NEEDLE CREEK
Coordinates39.21226, -89.87945

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height95 ft
Dam Height95 ft
Dam Length7,000 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,800 acre-ft
Max Storage9,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,200 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMACOUPIN ENERGY, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/24/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50010
Federal IDIL50010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Macoupin Energy Smith Reservoir Dam 0.4 mi High Bellm Pond Dam 0.8 mi Low Suhling Pond Dam 0.8 mi Low Bellm Pond 2 Dam 0.8 mi Low Macoupin Energy Recirculation Pond Dam 0.8 mi High Macoupin Energy Refuse Disposal Area 6 1.2 mi High Lake Carlinville Dam 2.3 mi Low Carlinville Lake Ii Dam 2.5 mi Significant Deer Run Lake Dam 3.2 mi Low Rinaker Lake Dam 3.3 mi Low