Kaibab Partners Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 339 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Kaibab Partners Dam
The primary purpose of Kaibab Partners 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 Kaibab Partners, LP (private). It impounds the MUD Creek near Murphysboro.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 339 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 10/24/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Murphysboro |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.69606, -89.29383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 339 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kaibab Partners, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50576 |
| Federal ID | IL50576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |