Milner Lake Dam
Milner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Illinois, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Milner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Milner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Milner (private). It impounds the Johnson Fork near Wayne City.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Wayne City |
| River/Stream | Johnson Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.49371, -88.58358 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN MILNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00405 |
| Federal ID | IL00405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |