Lake Le-Aqua-Na Dam
Illinois — Stephenson County — WADDAMS CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| River | WADDAMS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.41865, -89.82858 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 23, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Lake Le-Aqua-Na |
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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.