Rickmeyer Big Lake Dam
Illinois — McDonough County — TRIB GRINDSTONE CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| River | TRIB GRINDSTONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.30927, -90.69389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 236 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MARK & ANNE RICKMEYER |
| Other Name | Industry Impoundment 6 |
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.