Patterson Springs Lake Dam
Illinois — Douglas County — TRIB EMBARASS RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Douglas |
| River | TRIB EMBARASS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.79331, -88.18973 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SPRING LAKE CORP. |
| Other Name | Patterson Springs 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.