Apple Canyon Lake Dam
Illinois — Jo Daviess County — HELLS BRANCH CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| River | HELLS BRANCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.41622, -90.16444 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 14,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | APPLE CANYON LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. |
| Other Name | Apple Canyon 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.