Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam

Christian County, Illinois (near TAYLORVILLE)

River/Stream: SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
5,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
2003
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
30,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-06-19

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
IL50467
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.47847, -89.25916
Age
23 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.