Sam Dale Lake Dam
Illinois — Wayne County — BOBBS CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| River | BOBBS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.53745, -88.59533 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 912 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 25, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Sam Dale 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.