Lake Emmett Dam
Illinois — Monroe County — TRIB HORSE CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| River | TRIB HORSE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.21453, -90.05613 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 19, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LOUIS COWELL |
| Other Name | Lake Emmett |
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.