Campus Lake Dam, located in Carbondale, Illinois on the TRIB PILES FORK stream, is a state-regulated structure built in 1869 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Designed by JOHN LONERGOIN, this earth dam stands at 20 feet high and stretches 500 feet in length, providing a surface area of 40 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. The dam, owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, Campus Lake Dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 365 cubic feet per second. Despite a lack of available condition assessment data, the dam undergoes inspections every 3 years, with the latest inspection conducted in July 2020. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared, its last revision dates back to May 2018. The risk management measures and inundation maps for the dam are currently not available, suggesting a need for further risk assessment and preparedness in case of emergencies related to this vital water resource.
Year Completed |
1869 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB PILES FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
290 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
| 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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