Superior Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityMOUNT VERNON
River/StreamTRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER
Coordinates38.41643, -89.04639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage729 acre-ft
Max Storage729 acre-ft
Normal Storage294 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerOAK SHORES ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00172
Federal IDIL00172
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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