Oakland Lake Dam

Illinois — Coles County — HOG BRANCH CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyColes
RiverHOG BRANCH CREEK
Coordinates39.66279, -88.02205

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length411 ft
NID Storage555 acre-ft
Max Storage555 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF OAKLAND
Other NameLake Oakland

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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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