Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | VANDALIA |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.01216, -89.11871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 660 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF VANDALIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |