New Thompson Lake Dam
Illinois — Jackson County — TRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| River | TRIB BIG MUDDY RIVER-OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 37.74503, -89.25654 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 29, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | THOMPSON LAKE FISHING CLUB |
| Other Name | New Thompson Lake |
Location Map
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.