Lake Mt. Sterling Dam
Illinois — Brown County — SOUTH FORK SHELBY CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| River | SOUTH FORK SHELBY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.01034, -90.75241 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF MOUNT STERLING |
| Other Name | Lake Mt. Sterling |
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.