Third Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyEdgar
Nearest CityPARIS
River/StreamSUGAR CREEK
Coordinates39.62977, -87.67839

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,070 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,301 acre-ft
Max Storage5,301 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,604 acre-ft
Surface Area235 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge26,764 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF PARIS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00744
Federal IDIL00744
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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