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Carbondale Reservoir Dam, located in Jackson County, Illinois, was completed in 1926 and serves as a vital water resource for the region.
With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam also helps with water supply, storing up to 480 acre-feet of water. The dam, standing at a height of 33 feet and a length of 2400 feet, creates a surface area of 160 acres and regulates the flow of the Piles Fork river.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Carbondale Reservoir Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its design and location. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2020. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, emergency action plans were prepared in 1992 to mitigate risks associated with potential failures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carbondale Reservoir Dam offers a fascinating look into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As a key player in the region's water management system, the dam provides valuable insights into how we can balance the needs of recreation, water supply, and environmental conservation in a changing climate.
Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro
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1620cfs |
Big Muddy River At Plumfield
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437cfs |
Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion
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6cfs |
Cache River At Forman
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10cfs |
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills
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52cfs |
Mississippi River At Thebes
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460000cfs |
Year Completed |
1926 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
PILES FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
160 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
1940 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Little Grassy Campground & Marina
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Devil's Kitchen Campground
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Horse Campground
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
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Turkey Bayou
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Devils Backbone Park
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1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
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