Smallpox Creek Dam
Illinois — Jo Daviess County — SMALLPOX CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| River | SMALLPOX CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.40014, -90.35019 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | GALENA TERRITORY ASSOCIATION, INC. |
| Other Name | Lake Galena |
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.