Mermet Dam
Illinois — Massac County — TRIB TUCKER DITCH
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Massac |
| River | TRIB TUCKER DITCH |
| Coordinates | 37.26171, -88.85623 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 19, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Mermet Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.