St. Elmo Old City Reservoir Dam
Illinois — Fayette County — BRICKYARD BRANCH
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| River | BRICKYARD BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 39.01535, -88.85662 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| NID Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 22, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1903 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF SAINT ELMO |
| Other Name | St. Elmo Old City Reservoir |
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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.