Alpine Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago
Nearest CityROCKFORD
River/StreamKEITH CREEK
Coordinates42.27146, -89.02578

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,770 acre-ft
Max Storage1,770 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge17,429 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF ROCKFORD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00109
Federal IDIL00109
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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