Dresden Island Lock and Dam

Illinois — Grundy County

Location

StateIllinois
CountyGrundy
Coordinates41.39951, -88.28131

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,750 ft
NID Storage12,000 acre-ft
Max Storage12,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,180 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District

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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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