Krajec Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Edwards County, Illinois, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 590 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 Krajec Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Krajec 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 Dr. Andrew Krajec (private). It impounds the Trib Walser Creek near Browns.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 07/29/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Edwards |
| Nearest City | Browns |
| River/Stream | Trib Walser Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.51959, -88.03525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dr. Andrew Krajec |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00165 |
| Federal ID | IL00165 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |