Miller Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityMOUNT VERNON
River/StreamTRIB CASEY FORK
Coordinates38.39671, -88.89326

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length870 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,510 acre-ft
Max Storage3,510 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,593 acre-ft
Surface Area142 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge6,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00171
Federal IDIL00171
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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