Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Alexander County, Illinois, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Illinois Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Lake Creek near Miller City.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/16/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Alexander |
| Nearest City | Miller City |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.10789, -89.32759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,615 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,615 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50097 |
| Federal ID | IL50097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |