Girard Sunset Lake Dam
Illinois — Macoupin County — TRIB EAST FORK OTTER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| River | TRIB EAST FORK OTTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.43604, -89.85537 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,015 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,749 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 23, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SUNSET LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Other Name | Girard Sunset 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.