Lake Glenn Shoals Dam

Illinois — Montgomery County — MIDDLE FORK OF SHOAL CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMontgomery
RiverMIDDLE FORK OF SHOAL CREEK
Coordinates39.18645, -89.47861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length1,430 ft
NID Storage38,900 acre-ft
Max Storage38,900 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF HILLSBORO
Other NameLake Glenn Shoals

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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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