Lake Mt. Sterling Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | RIPLEY |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK SHELBY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.01034, -90.75241 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF MOUNT STERLING |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |