Campus Lake Dam

Jackson County, Illinois (near CARBONDALE)

River/Stream: TRIB PILES FORK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
290 acre-ft
Year Completed
1869
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
365 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-12-03

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
IL00034
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
37.70811, -89.22344
Age
157 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.