Washington County Lake Dam
Illinois — Washington County — LOCUST CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| River | LOCUST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.26905, -89.36143 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 22, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Washington County 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.