Timber Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 200 ft long. 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 Timber Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Timber Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Edmonds & Davis Scott (private). It impounds the Trib Cahokia Cr near Edwardsville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 07/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Edwardsville |
| River/Stream | Trib Cahokia Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.80622, -89.98209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Edmonds & Davis Scott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50674 |
| Federal ID | IL50674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |