Spring Arbor Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | DESOTO |
| River/Stream | SYCAMORE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.65111, -89.16951 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,964 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,964 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,638 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SPRING ARBOR LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |