Walnut Point State Park Lake Dam
Illinois — Douglas County — TRIB EMBARRAS RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Douglas |
| River | TRIB EMBARRAS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.69495, -88.03361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 702 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 22, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Walnut Point State Park 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.