Kaibab Partners Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kaibab Partners Dam in Illinois, nestled along Mud Creek, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region.


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Summary

With a height of 26 feet and a length of 339 feet, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the area. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable and secure structure for water management.

Managed by a private entity, Kaibab Partners Dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Designed by Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, this buttress dam with a soil foundation plays a vital role in maintaining water levels and facilitating controlled discharge when needed. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.06 square miles, the dam's normal storage capacity of 72.5 acre-feet and surface area of 7.34 acres contribute significantly to water management efforts in the region.

Located in Jackson County, Illinois, Kaibab Partners Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and infrastructure design. With its primary purpose being water supply, this structure serves as a key component of the local ecosystem, supporting both human and environmental needs. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the importance of dams like Kaibab Partners in ensuring sustainable water resources for communities cannot be understated.

Dam Length

339

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

MUD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.34

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

106

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.