Shale Lake Dam

Madison County, Illinois (near WILLIAMSON)

River/Stream: TRIB SILVER CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
810 ft
Reservoir Storage
575 acre-ft
Year Completed
1988
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,355 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-03-07

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00200
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
38.99035, -89.75943
Age
38 years

Nearby Dams

External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.