Camp Saukenauk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Illinois, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Camp Saukenauk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Saukenauk Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Saukee Area Council (private). It impounds the Lick Creek, Bear Creek near Marcelline-offstream.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 803 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 04/08/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Marcelline-offstream |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek, Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.18235, -91.32229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 803 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 803 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 466 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Saukee Area Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00125 |
| Federal ID | IL00125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |