Lake Helen Dam
Illinois — Hamilton County — TRIB GREASY CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| River | TRIB GREASY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.99913, -88.61479 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 24, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BRUNO T. GENEIKIS |
| Other Name | Lake Helen |
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.