West Frankfort New City Lake Dam

Franklin County, Illinois (near WEST FRANKFORT)

River/Stream: STEVENS CREEK, TRIB EWING CR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
1,155 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,327 acre-ft
Year Completed
1945
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
9,750 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2019-07-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.