Tower Lake Dam

Illinois — Madison County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
Coordinates38.80591, -90.00393

Physical Characteristics

NID Height61 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage1,527 acre-ft
Max Storage1,527 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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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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