Lake Bloomington Dam

Illinois — McLean County — MONEY CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
RiverMONEY CREEK
Coordinates40.66131, -88.93639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage17,806 acre-ft
Max Storage17,806 acre-ft
Surface Area635 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BLOOMINGTON
Other NameLake Bloomington

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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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