Campus Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJackson
Nearest CityCARBONDALE
River/StreamTRIB PILES FORK
Coordinates37.70811, -89.22344

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1869 (157 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge365 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00034
Federal IDIL00034
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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