Sesser Reservoir Dam
Sesser Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Illinois, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sesser Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Sesser Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Sesser (local government). It impounds the Trib Sandusky Creek near Zeigler.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 358 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Zeigler |
| River/Stream | Trib Sandusky Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.07002, -89.03142 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SESSER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00073 |
| Federal ID | IL00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |