Shoal Creek Structure 5 Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | HILLSBORO |
| River/Stream | TRIB MIDDLE FORK SHOAL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.14733, -89.47911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,010 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,010 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,025 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF HILLSBORO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |