American Zinc Smelter Company Large Lake Dam
Illinois — Montgomery County — MIDDLE FORK SHOAL CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | MIDDLE FORK SHOAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.12976, -89.50501 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ASARCO INC. |
| Other Name | American Zinc Smelter Company Large 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.