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Kaibab Partners Dam in Illinois, nestled along Mud Creek, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region.
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.
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 |
Mississippi River At Chester
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406000cfs |
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills
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52cfs |
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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Turkey Bayou
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
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Little Grassy Campground & Marina
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Horse Campground
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Devil's Kitchen Campground
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Devils Backbone 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