Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | TAYLORVILLE |
| River/Stream | LOCUST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.48333, -89.25285 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF TAYLORVILLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |