Fordam Station Dam
Illinois — Winnebago County — ROCK RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| River | ROCK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.26579, -89.09567 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 13, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1852 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY |
| Other Name | Rock River |
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.