Lake Nellie Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFayette
Nearest CityVANDALIA
River/StreamSOUTH FOEK SUGAR CREEK
Coordinates39.05005, -88.85121

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,478 acre-ft
Max Storage1,478 acre-ft
Normal Storage835 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge6,095 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF SAINT ELMO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00635
Federal IDIL00635
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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