Lincoln Trail State Park Lake Dam

Clark County, Illinois (near HUTSONSVILLE)

River/Stream: SANDY BRANCH CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
1,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,474 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
11,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-10-27

Hazard Classification: High — 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
IL00688
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.33798, -87.72331
Age
70 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.