Lake Echon Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJohnson
Nearest CitySIMPSON
River/StreamTRIB OZARK CREEK
Coordinates37.51249, -88.75287

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage178 acre-ft
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage129 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCAMP ONDESSOCK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00046
Federal IDIL00046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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