Lake Waunetta Dam

Illinois — Edgar County — TRIB SUGAR CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyEdgar
RiverTRIB SUGAR CREEK
Coordinates39.50965, -87.55129

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length296 ft
NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWILLIAM MINNIS
Other NameLake Wannetta

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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.

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