Swearington Lake Dam

Mercer County, Illinois (near SUNBEAM-OFFSTREAM)

River/Stream: TRIB POPE CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
260 ft
Reservoir Storage
78 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-05-02

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

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00521
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.19431, -90.67375
Age
53 years

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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.