Bushong Pond Dam 1
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | MURPHYSBORO |
| River/Stream | TR- BIG MUDDY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.40102, -89.04869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELBERT BUSHONG;DELBERT BUSHONG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |