Boy Scout Lake Dam
Illinois — Shelby County — COAL CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| River | COAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.32781, -89.04824 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
| Other Name | Boy Scout 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.