Centralia
System Information
System Description
Centralia can pump up to 7.56 mgd from Carlyle Lake to Raccoon Lake via the Old Texaco pipeline. In 2008, Carlyle Lake replaced Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia as Centralia's water source, although the intake at Raccoon Lake is still available in case of emergency.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Hoffman, Hoffman RWD, Hoyleton RWC, Irvington, Junction City, Odin, Raccoon Water Co., Richview, Sandoval, and Wamac
Population Served: |
36000 |
County: |
Marion |
Watersheds: |
Kaskaskia |
Water Source
| Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
| Raccoon Lake |
IR |
Raccoon Cr |
48 |
671 |
5230 |
1959 |
4128 |
| Lake Centralia |
IR |
Martin Br |
6.77 |
297.1 |
2772 |
1976 |
2631.5 |
| 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:
New pipeline from Carlyle Lake. There are plans to build a larger near-shore intake on Carlyle Lake.
Note: *The capacity of Carlyle Lake listed is the volume allocated only for water supply.
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