Spaulding Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | SPRINGFIELD |
| River/Stream | SUGAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.76089, -89.59756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101,205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101,205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53,504 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,224 acres |
| Drainage Area | 265 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY WATER, LIGHT & POWER |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |