Smithland Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLivingston
Nearest CitySMITHLAND
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates37.16623, -88.42922

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height56 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage738,700 acre-ft
Max Storage738,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage406,000 acre-ft
Surface Area23,600 acres
Drainage Area144,000 sq mi
Max Discharge190,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50499
Federal IDIL50499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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