Carbondale Reservoir Dam

Illinois — Jackson County — PILES FORK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJackson
RiverPILES FORK
Coordinates37.69945, -89.22353

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage1,940 acre-ft
Max Storage1,940 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CARBONDALE
Other NameCarbondale 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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