Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | TAYLORVILLE |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.47847, -89.25916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 244 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | CITY OF TAYLORVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |