Shady Eighty Acres Lake Dam
Illinois — Greene County — TAYLOR CREEK-OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| River | TAYLOR CREEK-OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 39.29232, -90.20295 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FRED W. WIDEMAN |
| Other Name | Shady Eighty Acres 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.