Lake Sara Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyEffingham
Nearest CityLOUISVILLE
River/StreamBLUE POINT CREEK
Coordinates39.12611, -88.61681

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,625 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20,392 acre-ft
Max Storage20,392 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,720 acre-ft
Surface Area586 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge16,450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEFFINGHAM WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00607
Federal IDIL00607
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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