NBM Dive Site Resource
Brickyard Quarry — Omni Scuba
St. Elmo, Illinois, United States
A rural Illinois quarry historically operated with Omni Scuba for training and recreational diving, with placed underwater attractions.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Flooded quarry topography, training features and freshwater ecology.
Quarry-only module
Quarry layout and services
This section appears only for quarries and mines, with the practical details divers need for entries, training areas, submerged features, surface support, and current operations.
- Current operating status
- Confirm current hours, permits, seasonal closures and ice conditions.
- Submerged attractions
- Flooded quarry topography, training features and freshwater ecology.
- Onsite dive services
- Facilities vary; verify toilets, changing areas, fills and rentals before travel.
- Surface facilities
- Facilities vary; verify toilets, changing areas, fills and rentals before travel.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Do not rely on legacy hours or unattended-entry language. Confirm that Omni Scuba and the quarry are currently admitting divers.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water, thermoclines, silt, entanglement, steep quarry walls and limited emergency access.
At the site
Facilities and support
Facilities vary; verify toilets, changing areas, fills and rentals before travel.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.