Raccoon Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | CENTRAL CITY |
| River/Stream | RACCON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.54341, -89.10891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,709 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 730 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,471 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CENTRALIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |