Raccoon Lake Dam

Marion County, Illinois (near CENTRAL CITY)

River/Stream: RACCON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
1,480 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1943
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
23,471 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-07-24

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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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00242
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
38.54341, -89.10891
Age
83 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.