Lake Hamilton Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | ZEIGLER |
| River/Stream | MARCUM BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.05432, -88.91034 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF BENTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |