Litchfield City Lake Dam

Montgomery County, Illinois (near PANAMA)

River/Stream: TRIB WEST FORK SHOAL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
51 ft
Dam Length
565 ft
Reservoir Storage
370 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-12-17

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
IL00695
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.17535, -89.61059
Age
101 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.