St. Elmo Old City Reservoir Dam

Fayette County, Illinois (near ST.ELMO)

River/Stream: BRICKYARD BRANCH

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
715 ft
Reservoir Storage
314 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-04-22

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
IL00631
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.01535, -88.85662
Age
123 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.