Weldon Springs State Park Lake Dam

Illinois — De Witt County — TRIB SALT CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDe Witt
RiverTRIB SALT CREEK
Coordinates40.11892, -88.92198

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length73 ft
NID Storage532 acre-ft
Max Storage532 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Other NameWeldon Springs Lake

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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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