Paragon Lake Dam
Illinois — Christian County — COAL CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| River | COAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.37009, -89.08985 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,286 ft |
| NID Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 8, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PARAGON LAKE ESTATES |
| Other Name | Paragon 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.