Lincoln Trail State Park Lake Dam

Illinois — Clark County — SANDY BRANCH CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyClark
RiverSANDY BRANCH CREEK
Coordinates39.33798, -87.72331

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage3,474 acre-ft
Max Storage3,474 acre-ft
Surface Area146 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Other NameLincoln Trail State Park 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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