Goin Lake Dam
Goin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Illinois, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Goin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Goin 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 S. Goin (private). It impounds the Trib Opossum Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Trib Opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.10702, -88.58851 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN S. GOIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00889 |
| Federal ID | IL00889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |