Dayton
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Fox River |
| Coordinates | 41.39000, -88.78760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 963 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,642 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |