Lake Walter Scott Dam
Illinois — Effingham County — TRIB BISHOP CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| River | TRIB BISHOP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.96078, -88.52351 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 29, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DISCIPLES OF CHRIST |
| Other Name | Lake Walter Scott |
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.