Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam
Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Illinois, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Wayne City (local government). It impounds the Skillet Fork-offstream near Wayne City.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 3,050 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Wayne City |
| River/Stream | Skillet Fork-offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.35944, -88.58885 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF WAYNE CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50018 |
| Federal ID | IL50018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |