Gillespie
System Information
System Description
Two intakes on New Gillespie Lake pump water to the treatment plant at up to 1.4 mgd. The pumping station design allows for the operating pool to be raised up to 12 feet. Old Gillespie Lake can be accessed as an emergency source with portable pumps.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Benld, Dorchester, Eagerville, Lake Kaho WD, Mount Clare, Sawyerville, and Wilsonville
Population Served: |
7700 |
County: |
Macoupin |
Watersheds: |
Macoupin |
Water Source
| Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
| New Gillespie Lake |
IR |
Dry Fk |
12.25 |
203 |
1886 |
1980 |
1790.8 |
| Old Gillespie Lake |
IR |
Dry Fk |
5.73 |
72 |
500 |
1980 |
418.9 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield insufficient at 1990 level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
The line to Old Gillespie Lake was abandoned in 2003. However, the lake is still accessible with portable pumps during emergencies.
Notes and Terminology
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