Durst Lake Dam
Durst Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Illinois, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Durst Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Durst Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles R. Durst (private). It impounds the Trib Crab Orchard Creek near Paulton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Paulton |
| River/Stream | Trib Crab Orchard Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.77242, -88.78521 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES R. DURST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00024 |
| Federal ID | IL00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |