Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam
Illinois — Christian County — LOCUST CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| River | LOCUST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.48333, -89.25285 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 19, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2001 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CITY OF TAYLORVILLE |
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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.