Apple Canyon Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Nearest City | ELIZABETH |
| River/Stream | HELLS BRANCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.41622, -90.16444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,607 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | APPLE CANYON LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |