Faries Park Dredge Disposal Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacon
Nearest CityDECATUR
River/StreamTRIB LAKE DECATUR
Coordinates39.87841, -88.84771

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length19,300 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,900 acre-ft
Max Storage3,900 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerCITY OF DECATUR
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50316
Federal IDIL50316
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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