Sam Dale Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWayne
Nearest CityWAYNE CITY
River/StreamBOBBS CREEK
Coordinates38.53745, -88.59533

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length912 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,385 acre-ft
Max Storage2,385 acre-ft
Normal Storage999 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00406
Federal IDIL00406
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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