Lake Bracken Dam
Illinois — Knox County — BRUSH CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| River | BRUSH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.85738, -90.34856 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 29, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1922 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BRACKEN HOLDINGS CORP |
| Other Name | Lake Bracken |
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.