Dresden Island Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyGrundy
Nearest CityMORRIS
River/StreamILLINOIS RIVER
Coordinates41.39951, -88.28131

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length1,750 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,000 acre-ft
Max Storage12,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,180 acres
Drainage Area7,278 sq mi
Max Discharge113,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00002
Federal IDIL00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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