Lake Nellie Dam

Illinois — Fayette County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFayette
Coordinates39.05005, -88.85121

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage1,478 acre-ft
Max Storage1,478 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF SAINT ELMO

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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.

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