Shoal Creek Structure 5 Dam
Illinois — Montgomery County — TRIB MIDDLE FORK SHOAL CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | TRIB MIDDLE FORK SHOAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.14733, -89.47911 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,010 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,010 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 18, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF HILLSBORO |
| Other Name | Shoal Creek Structure 5 |
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.