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Kinkaid Lake Dam, also known as Crissenberry Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Jackson County, Illinois.
Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam stands at an impressive height of 96 feet and spans a length of 980 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with additional benefits for water supply. The dam is situated along Kinkaid Creek and has a drainage area of 62.3 square miles, offering a maximum storage capacity of 153,000 acre-feet.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Kinkaid Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its size and location. Despite its risk assessment rating of moderate, the condition assessment of the dam is not currently available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 250 feet and serves as a popular recreational spot with a surface area of 2500 acres. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection recorded in November 2018, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource management and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro
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1620cfs |
Mississippi River At Chester
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406000cfs |
Big Muddy River At Plumfield
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437cfs |
South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville
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27cfs |
Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion
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6cfs |
Mississippi River At Thebes
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460000cfs |
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
96 |
River Or Stream |
KINKAID CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2500 |
Drainage Area |
62.3 |
Nid Storage |
153000 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
96 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
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Johnson Creek Campground
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Johnson Creek
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Turkey Bayou
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Devils Backbone Park
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Pyramid State Park
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1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11S, R13E) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11S, R6E) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12S, R6E)
Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center