Pinckneyville Reservoir Dam

Illinois — Perry County — OPOSSUM CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyPerry
RiverOPOSSUM CREEK
Coordinates38.09678, -89.39685

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage6,565 acre-ft
Max Storage6,565 acre-ft
Surface Area202 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF PINCKNEYVILLE
Other NamePinckneyville Reservoir

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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.

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