Devil`s Kitchen Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Nearest CityCarbondale, Illinois
River/StreamGRASSY CREEK
Coordinates37.64278, -89.10250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height121 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length884 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34,500 acre-ft
Max Storage34,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage24,500 acre-ft
Surface Area710 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge66,811 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00085
Federal IDIL00085
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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