Griffith Farm Lake Dam
Griffith Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Illinois, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Griffith Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Griffith Farm 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 Emery (private). It impounds the Trib Little Wabash River near Emma.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 08/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Emma |
| River/Stream | Trib Little Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 38.08578, -88.21247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN EMERY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00932 |
| Federal ID | IL00932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |