Horton Lake Dam
Illinois — Hancock County — TRIB MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| River | TRIB MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.54636, -91.38474 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 8, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Horton 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.