Lake of Egypt Dam

Illinois — Williamson County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Coordinates37.62326, -88.94671

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length2,850 ft
NID Storage82,942 acre-ft
Max Storage82,942 acre-ft
Surface Area2,265 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE

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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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