Mill Creek Structure 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mill Creek Ws Str 4 Bass Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Mill Creek Structure 3 Dam, also known as the Mill Creek Watershed Impoundment, is a private dam located in Clark County, Illinois.
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Summary
Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 1030 feet. It serves primarily for flood risk reduction, with additional purposes including recreation. The dam has a storage capacity of 5927 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 88 acres.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential, it is crucial for emergency preparedness and risk management measures to be in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 25654 cubic feet per second.
Mill Creek Structure 3 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, protecting against flooding events, and providing recreational opportunities. Its location along East Mill Creek in the city of Marshall makes it a key infrastructure for the community. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of resilient water resource management through structures like this dam becomes increasingly apparent.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1030 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
EAST MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
88 |
Drainage Area |
11.4 |
Nid Storage |
5927 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
1770cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
1870cfs |
North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong
|
5cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
138cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
452cfs |
Wabash River At Montezuma
|
2010cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mill Creek Structure 3 Dam