Crab Orchard Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Carbondale, IL |
| River/Stream | CRAB ORCHARD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.71833, -89.15056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 254,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 254,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,950 acres |
| Drainage Area | 199 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 167,851 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |