Brandon Road Lock And Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Nearest CityJOLIET
River/StreamDES PLAINES
Coordinates41.50320, -88.10290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length14,250 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Drainage Area1,506 sq mi
Max Discharge36,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00001
Federal IDIL00001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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