Lakes / Illinois / Williamson County / Pond 17
Pond 17, Illinois
39.04 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Illinois
37.72 degrees N, 89.02 degrees W - Williamson County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Pond 17 Stacks Up
- Larger than 25% of the 511 lakes counted in Illinois.
- About 11 miles from Carbondale, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin Reservoir | Williamson | 3.2 mi | 50.41 acres |
| Crab Orchard Lake | Williamson | 3.9 mi | 7,292.57 acres |
| Marion Reservoir | Williamson | 4.3 mi | 245.13 acres |
| Teal Lake | Williamson | 5.2 mi | 29.65 acres |
| Herrin Lake | Williamson | 6.0 mi | 52.39 acres |
| Marion Country Club Lake | Williamson | 6.5 mi | 42.18 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pond 17
How Big Is Pond 17?
Pond 17 covers 39.04 acres in Williamson County, Illinois.
What Is the Largest Lake in Williamson County?
Crab Orchard Lake is the largest lake in Williamson County, at 7,292.57 acres.
Largest Lakes in Illinois
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlyle Lake | Clinton | 22,796.77 acres | - |
| 2 | Mine Number 21 Reservoir | Franklin | 17,062.04 acres | - |
| 3 | Upper Peoria Lake | Woodford | 15,460.64 acres | - |
| 4 | Lake Shelbyville | Shelby | 10,235.1 acres | - |
| 5 | Crab Orchard Lake | Williamson | 7,292.57 acres | - |
All 511 Illinois lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 48809272). Verified October 30, 2026.