Panama Lake Dam
Illinois — Montgomery County — TRIB BEARCAT CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | TRIB BEARCAT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.03467, -89.51752 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 8, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1928 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | RAYMOND COLEMAN |
| Other Name | Panama Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.