Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam
Illinois — Christian County — SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| River | SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.47847, -89.25916 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 245 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 19, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2003 |
| Primary Purpose | Debris Control |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF TAYLORVILLE |
| Other Name | South 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.