Venado Grande Lake Dam

Illinois — Tazewell County — TRIB MACKINAW RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyTazewell
RiverTRIB MACKINAW RIVER
Coordinates40.42775, -89.51035

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length415 ft
NID Storage1,178 acre-ft
Max Storage1,178 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 12, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVENADO LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Other NameVenado Grande Lake

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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.

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