Paragon Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | VANDALIA |
| River/Stream | COAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.37009, -89.08985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,286 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 506 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PARAGON LAKE ESTATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |