Marion Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Nearest CityMARION
River/StreamLIMB BRANCH
Coordinates37.68351, -88.95278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length895 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,931 acre-ft
Max Storage1,931 acre-ft
Normal Storage966 acre-ft
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF MARION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00014
Federal IDIL00014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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