Lake Walter Scott Dam

Illinois — Effingham County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyEffingham
Coordinates38.96078, -88.52351

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage331 acre-ft
Max Storage331 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerILLINOIS DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

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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.

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