Kinkaid Lake Dam

Jackson County, Illinois (near GRIMSBY)

River/Stream: KINKAID CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
96 ft
Dam Length
980 ft
Reservoir Storage
153,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
45,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-11-17

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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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00012
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
37.77772, -89.45398
Age
54 years

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External Resources

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.