Lake Lou Yaeger Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityPANAMA
River/StreamWEST FORK SHOAL CREEK
Coordinates39.18739, -89.60427

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44,430 acre-ft
Max Storage44,430 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,380 acre-ft
Surface Area1,410 acres
Drainage Area104 sq mi
Max Discharge93,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF LITCHFIELD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00693
Federal IDIL00693
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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