Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam

Illinois — Christian County — SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyChristian
RiverSOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER
Coordinates39.47847, -89.25916

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length5,000 ft
NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area245 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2003
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF TAYLORVILLE
Other NameSouth Fork Sediment Basin Str. No. 1

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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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