Spaulding Dam
Illinois — Sangamon County — SUGAR CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| River | SUGAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.76089, -89.59756 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 101,205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101,205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,224 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1933 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | CITY WATER, LIGHT & POWER |
| Other Name | Lake Springfield |
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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.