Sugar Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Sugar Creek Lake Dam in Wabash, Illinois, stands as a significant structure regulating the flow of the Sugar Creek.
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Summary
Owned privately, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a rockfill construction and a height of 14 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, making it a crucial asset for the local community.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Sugar Creek Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's hazard potential is considered significant, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness protocols. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, its operation and regulatory compliance are closely monitored to mitigate any potential risks to the surrounding area.
With the dam situated in a picturesque location and offering opportunities for recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, Sugar Creek Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset for both the local community and water enthusiasts. As efforts continue to maintain and improve the dam's infrastructure, it remains a focal point for those interested in water resource management and climate impact mitigation in the region.
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
|
7310cfs |
Bonpas Creek At Browns
|
0cfs |
Patoka River Near Princeton
|
853cfs |
Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch
|
2cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
|
7250cfs |
Big Creek Near Wadesville
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sugar Creek Lake Dam