Cedar Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJackson
Nearest CityRATTLESNAKE FERRY
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates37.66292, -89.28585

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length1,690 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,336 acre-ft
Max Storage49,336 acre-ft
Normal Storage28,365 acre-ft
Surface Area1,750 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge10,234 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF CARBONDALE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00033
Federal IDIL00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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