Illinois Central Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityMILL SHOATS
River/StreamFOURMILE CREEK
Coordinates38.30951, -88.73206

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length775 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage874 acre-ft
Max Storage874 acre-ft
Normal Storage421 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00176
Federal IDIL00176
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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