Prairie State Energy Raw Water Dam

Illinois — Washington County — PERCHED

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWashington
RiverPERCHED
Coordinates38.28095, -89.68224

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length6,900 ft
NID Storage2,422 acre-ft
Max Storage2,422 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2010
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPRAIRIE STATE GENERATING COMPANY
Other NamePrairie State Energy/Marissa/Pond 2 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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