Cambon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Illinois, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,650 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cambon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cambon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by West Frankfort Sunset Club (private). It impounds the Trib Big Muddy River near Zeigler.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 323 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Zeigler |
| River/Stream | Trib Big Muddy River |
| Coordinates | 37.90488, -89.00341 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | West Frankfort Sunset Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00075 |
| Federal ID | IL00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |