MWRDGC Edsall Lake Dam
Illinois — Fulton County — TRIB BIG SISTER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| River | TRIB BIG SISTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.45877, -90.07092 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| NID Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 459 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 | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Edsall Dam |
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.