Sangchris Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | PAWNEE |
| River/Stream | TRIB SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.64898, -89.47801 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 74 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KINCAID GENERATION, L.L.C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |