Lake Storey Dam
Illinois — Knox County — TRIB SOUTH HENDERSON CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| River | TRIB SOUTH HENDERSON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.98841, -90.40963 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,016 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,016 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF GALESBURG |
| Other Name | Lake Storey |
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.