MWRDGC Lower Wood Lake Dam
Illinois — Fulton County — SLUG RUN
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| River | SLUG RUN |
| Coordinates | 40.49171, -90.15076 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 28, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Lower Wood 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.