Fordam Station Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Nearest City | ROCKFORD |
| River/Stream | ROCK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.26579, -89.09567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6,290 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |