Little Wabash River Dam
Illinois — Effingham County — LITTLE WABASH RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| River | LITTLE WABASH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.10341, -88.59265 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 103 ft |
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF EFFINGHAM |
| Other Name | Little Wabash River |
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.