Lake Duquoin Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyPerry
Nearest CityDUQUOIN
River/StreamREESE CREEK
Coordinates38.06175, -89.22541

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,544 acre-ft
Max Storage2,544 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,387 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF DUQUOIN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00535
Federal IDIL00535
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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