Braidwood Station Cooling Pond Dam
Illinois — Will County — KANKAKEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| River | KANKAKEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 41.20229, -88.24301 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 54,080 ft |
| NID Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,475 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC |
| Other Name | Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond |
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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.