Dongola Lake Dam

Illinois — Union County — LITTLE CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyUnion
RiverLITTLE CREEK
Coordinates37.36058, -89.17157

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length610 ft
NID Storage1,671 acre-ft
Max Storage1,671 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF DONGOLA
Other NameDongola 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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