Buchanan Lake Dam
Illinois — Knox County — TRIB FRENCH CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| River | TRIB FRENCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.82146, -90.06071 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | RICHARD AND SHARON BUCHANAN |
| Other Name | Sherman 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.