Salem Reservoir Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | SALEM |
| River/Stream | TOWN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.64069, -88.94629 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SALEM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |