Bushong Pond Dam 1

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityMURPHYSBORO
River/StreamTR- BIG MUDDY RIVER
Coordinates38.40102, -89.04869

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length246 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge182 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELBERT BUSHONG;DELBERT BUSHONG
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIL40041
Federal IDIL40041
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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