Lake Echon Dam
Illinois — Johnson County — TRIB OZARK CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Johnson |
| River | TRIB OZARK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.51249, -88.75287 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 26, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CAMP ONDESSOCK |
| Other Name | Lake Echon |
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.