Highland Community College Lake Dam
Illinois — Stephenson County — TRIB PRESTON CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| River | TRIB PRESTON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.28613, -89.67645 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| Other Name | Highland Community College Lake |
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.