Cache River Containment Basin Dam

Illinois — Pulaski County — TRIB CACHE RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyPulaski
RiverTRIB CACHE RIVER
Coordinates37.29041, -89.05793

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length326 ft
NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerCYPRESS CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

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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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