Girard Sunset Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
Nearest CityHETTICK-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamTRIB EAST FORK OTTER CREEK
Coordinates39.43604, -89.85537

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,015 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,749 acre-ft
Max Storage2,749 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,812 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSUNSET LAKE ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/23/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00771
Federal IDIL00771
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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