Piney Wood Lake Dam
Illinois — Washington County — LOCUST CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| River | LOCUST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.28138, -89.42207 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 26, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | B. SHELTONBRAND,DR. C. HOWARD REVES & H |
| Other Name | Piney Wood Lake |
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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.