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Illinois — LaSalle County — Fox River

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle
RiverFox River
Coordinates41.39000, -88.78760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length963 ft
NID Storage1,800 acre-ft
Max Storage1,800 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 29, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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