West Frankfort Old City Lake Dam

Illinois — Franklin County — TILLEY CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFranklin
RiverTILLEY CREEK
Coordinates37.89304, -88.81491

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Surface Area197 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WEST FRANKFORT
Other NameOld City Lake Dam

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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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