Leroy Hinkle Dam
Illinois — Carroll County — EAST FORK PLUM CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll |
| River | EAST FORK PLUM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.18179, -89.89258 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,820 ft |
| NID Storage | 22,169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 648 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 21, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LAKE CARROLL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Other Name | Lake Carroll |
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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.