Canton City Lake Dam

Illinois — Fulton County — WEST BRANCH COPPERAS CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFulton
RiverWEST BRANCH COPPERAS CREEK
Coordinates40.56321, -89.97401

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage9,080 acre-ft
Max Storage9,080 acre-ft
Surface Area285 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CANTON
Other NameCanton City 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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