Clinton Power Station/Clinton Lake Dam

Illinois — De Witt County — SALT CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDe Witt
RiverSALT CREEK
Coordinates40.13892, -88.87827

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length2,980 ft
NID Storage250,000 acre-ft
Max Storage250,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,895 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 23, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEXELON GEBERATION COMPANY, LLC
Other NameClinton 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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