Overview
A brief introduction to Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 1,302 acres (527 ha) in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. It is named for Sam Dale, a representative in the Illinois State House and former superintendent.
Sam Dale Lake is a small reservoir with an area of 194 acres (79 ha), a maximum depth of 18 feet (5.5 m) and a normal elevation of 463 feet (141 m).
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