Drost Park Lake Dam
Drost Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Drost Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Drost Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Maryville (private). It impounds the Trib Canteen Creek near Lakeview.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 04/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Lakeview |
| River/Stream | Trib Canteen Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.72672, -89.94878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF MARYVILLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01038 |
| Federal ID | IL01038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |