Little Wabash River Dam

Effingham County, Illinois (near EFFINGHAM-OFFSTREAM)

River/Stream: LITTLE WABASH RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
103 ft
Reservoir Storage
560 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,902 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-06-27

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
IL01085
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.10341, -88.59265
Age
126 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.