Sampsons Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityPANAMA
River/StreamTRIB WEST FORK SHOAL CREEK
Coordinates39.08921, -89.56271

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length234 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHARRY SAMPSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00929
Federal IDIL00929
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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