Absher Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWhite
Nearest CityNEW HAVEN
River/StreamTRIB LITTLE WABASH RIVER
Coordinates38.08029, -88.21801

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length565 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge19 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJANE ABSHER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL01012
Federal IDIL01012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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