Shullock Lake Dam
Shullock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Edgar County, Illinois, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shullock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shullock Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chuck Shull (private). It impounds the Trib Clear Creek near Nevins-offstream.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 203 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 06/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Nearest City | Nevins-offstream |
| River/Stream | Trib Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.55194, -87.66126 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHUCK SHULL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00751 |
| Federal ID | IL00751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |