Salem
System Information
System Description
Water flows from Salem Reservoir directly to a 3.5 mgd treatment plant. Since 1988, the system has been allocated up to 6 mgd from Carlyle Lake to fill the Salem Reservoir when necessary.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Northeast WC, Odin, and Raccoon WC
Population Served: |
12275 |
County: |
Marion |
Watersheds: |
Kaskaskia |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Salem Reservoir |
IR |
Town Cr |
4.02 |
84 |
530.9 |
1960 |
469.6 |
Carlyle Lake* |
IR |
Kaskaskia R |
2712 |
26000 |
32692 |
1976 |
|
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
The Salem Reservoir dam was lowered 15 inches in 1993 due to flood hazards it posed for nearby State Highway 137. In 2005, water was withdrawn from Carlyle Lake on 102 days to buffer drought impacts.
Note: *The capacity of Carlyle Lake listed is the volume allocated only for water supply.
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