Vesper Lake Dam
Illinois — Madison County — TRIB CAHOKIA CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| River | TRIB CAHOKIA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.98467, -89.83382 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 1, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WILLIAM F. VESPER |
| Other Name | Vesper 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.