Sill Lake Dam, located in Lima-Offstream, Adams County, Illinois, was completed in 1951 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 165 feet.
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The dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply, and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, the dam has a spillway width of 38 feet and is currently rated as having a low hazard potential.
Managed by a private owner and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Sill Lake Dam has undergone regular inspections with the last one conducted in May 2015. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, indicating potential risks that require attention. Despite its condition assessment being listed as not available, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are also undetermined at this time. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sill Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the ongoing efforts to manage and maintain critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
165 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB BLUFF CANAL,BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Bear Creek Near Marcelline
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5cfs |
Wyaconda River Above Canton
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13cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
South Fabius River Near Taylor
|
12cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
North River At Palmyra
|
41cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bear Creek - Mississippi River
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Canton City River Park
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Mississippi Riverfront RV Park
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Wakonda State Park
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