Hooper Lake Dam
Illinois — Jersey County — TRIB RICE HOLLOW
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| River | TRIB RICE HOLLOW |
| Coordinates | 38.98881, -90.40851 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 20, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LIZZY HOOPER |
| Other Name | Hooper Lake |
Location Map
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.