Kinkaid Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | GRIMSBY |
| River/Stream | KINKAID CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.77772, -89.45398 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |