Nystrom Lake Dam
Illinois — Henry County — TRIB SOUTH EDWARDS RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| River | TRIB SOUTH EDWARDS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.21833, -90.19365 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 176 ft |
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MERRILL NYSTROM |
| Other Name | Nystrom Lake |
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.