Vandalia Municipal Reservoir Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFayette
Nearest CityVANDALIA
River/StreamBEAR CREEK
Coordinates39.01216, -89.11871

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,460 acre-ft
Max Storage13,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,560 acre-ft
Surface Area660 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge11,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF VANDALIA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00623
Federal IDIL00623
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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