Potthast Lake Dam
Illinois — Bond County — TRIB LOCUST FORK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| River | TRIB LOCUST FORK |
| Coordinates | 38.77056, -89.57174 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 26, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CLARENCE POTTHAST |
| Other Name | Potthast 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.