Pana Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | VANDALIA |
| River/Stream | BECKS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.36522, -89.02186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,004 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,004 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 241 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF PANA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |