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Illinois — Lee County — Rock Creek

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLee
RiverRock Creek
Coordinates41.84630, -89.48136

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length860 ft
NID Storage2,576 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerSTS HydroPower LLC

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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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