Marion Prison Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Nearest CityMARION
River/StreamTRIB LIMB BRANCH
Coordinates37.65562, -88.97984

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length695 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage601 acre-ft
Max Storage601 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,085 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerFEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50226
Federal IDIL50226
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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