Lake Murphysboro Dam
Illinois — Jackson County
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 37.77367, -89.38131 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1947 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
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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.