Bushong Pond Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Illinois, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 246 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1
The primary purpose of Bushong Pond Dam 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Delbert Bushong;delbert Bushong (private). It impounds the Tr- Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 246 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 06/02/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Murphysboro |
| River/Stream | Tr- Big Muddy River |
| Coordinates | 38.40102, -89.04869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Delbert Bushong;delbert Bushong |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40041 |
| Federal ID | IL40041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |