Carbondale Reservoir Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | CARBONDALE |
| River/Stream | PILES FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.69945, -89.22353 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF CARBONDALE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |