Dongola Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | DONGOLA |
| River/Stream | LITTLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.36058, -89.17157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,671 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,671 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,624 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF DONGOLA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |