Located in Adams, Illinois, the Siloam Springs Lake Dam is a state-owned structure designed by Hurst Roche Engineers in 1955.
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This earth dam, standing at 55 feet high and spanning 283 feet in length, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 1171 acre-feet. Situated on the Trib McKee Creek, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Siloam Springs Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, with a history of state inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the condition assessment is not currently available, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community and visitors to enjoy the surrounding area, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in a picturesque setting.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
283 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB MCKEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1171 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
55 |
La Moine River At Ripley
|
33cfs |
Bay Creek At Pittsfield
|
43cfs |
Illinois River At Valley City
|
2970cfs |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
|
5cfs |
Bear Creek At Hannibal
|
2cfs |
Salt River Near New London
|
82cfs |