Lake Taylorville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | TAYLORVILLE |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.53129, -89.25541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,287 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54,840 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF TAYLORVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |