Lake Charleston Dam
Illinois — Coles County — TRIB EMBARASS RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| River | TRIB EMBARASS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.46492, -88.14054 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,775 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 2, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF CHARLESTON |
| Other Name | Lake Charleston |
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.