Kinkaid Area Water System
System Information
System Description
Water is pumped from intakes at three different levels in Kinkaid Lake (8 feet, 16 feet, and 24 feet) directly to the treatment plant at up to 4 mgd.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Alvarado WD, Ava, Campbell Hill, De Soto, Elkville, Gorham, Murdale WD, Murphysboro, Oraville WD, and Willisville
Population Served: |
27000 |
County: |
Jackson |
Watersheds: |
Big Muddy |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Kinkaid Lake |
IR |
Kinkaid Cr |
62 |
2350 |
79000 |
1976 |
75312 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
Treatment plant capacity expanded to 4.0 mgd in 1996.
Notes and Terminology
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