Kinkaid Lake Dam

Illinois — Jackson County — KINKAID CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJackson
RiverKINKAID CREEK
Coordinates37.77772, -89.45398

Physical Characteristics

NID Height96 ft
Dam Height96 ft
Dam Length980 ft
NID Storage153,000 acre-ft
Max Storage153,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Other NameCrissenberry Dam

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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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