Dresden Cooling Lake Dam
Illinois — Grundy County — KANKAKEE RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| River | KANKAKEE RIVER-OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 41.36574, -88.25827 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 44,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 14,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,275 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Other Name | Drsden Cooling 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.