Lake Benton Dam
Illinois — Franklin County — MARCUM BRANCH
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| River | MARCUM BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.05492, -88.91685 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 873 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 873 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 11, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF BENTON |
| Other Name | Lake Benton |
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.