Defrates-Shaeffer Lake Dam
Illinois — Morgan County — TRIB SANDY CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| River | TRIB SANDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.66699, -90.29282 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | DE FRATES SHAEFFER LAND COMPANY |
| Other Name | Defrates-Shaeffer 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.