Shale Lake Dam
Illinois — Madison County — TRIB SILVER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| River | TRIB SILVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.99035, -89.75943 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| NID Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | DAVID & SUSAN WESA |
| Other Name | Burris Lake Dam |
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.