Alton Twin Lakes-South Lake Dam

Illinois — Madison County — TRIB WEST FORK WOOD RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
RiverTRIB WEST FORK WOOD RIVER
Coordinates38.94573, -90.12622

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHAROLD KINNARD
Other NameAlton Twin Lakes-South 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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