Woodland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 260 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Woodland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paslay (private). It impounds the Trib West Fork Wood R near Brighton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across.
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 06/23/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | Trib West Fork Wood R |
| Coordinates | 39.03219, -90.10824 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paslay |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50738 |
| Federal ID | IL50738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |