Lake of The Woods Dam
Illinois — Champaign County — TRIB SANGAMON RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| River | TRIB SANGAMON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.20047, -88.38262 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| NID Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 11, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DIST. |
| Other Name | Lake of The Woods |
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.