Knights Of Pythias Lake Dam
Knights Of Pythias Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Illinois, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knights Of Pythias Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Knights Of Pythias Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Knights Of Pythias (private). It impounds the Trib South Fork Saline River near Saline.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, 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 10/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Saline |
| River/Stream | Trib South Fork Saline River |
| Coordinates | 37.68671, -88.88519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00047 |
| Federal ID | IL00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |