Eldorado Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountySaline
Nearest CityMUDDY
River/StreamTRIB WOLF CREEK
Coordinates37.82269, -88.49466

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,712 acre-ft
Max Storage1,712 acre-ft
Normal Storage913 acre-ft
Surface Area145 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,778 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSALINE VALLEY CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00068
Federal IDIL00068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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