Superior Lake Dam

Illinois — Jefferson County — TRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJefferson
RiverTRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER
Coordinates38.41643, -89.04639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage729 acre-ft
Max Storage729 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 2, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOAK SHORES ASSOCIATION
Other NameSuperior 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.

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