Lake Le-aqua-na Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyStephenson
Nearest CityLENA
River/StreamWADDAMS CREEK
Coordinates42.41865, -89.82858

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length680 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,013 acre-ft
Max Storage1,013 acre-ft
Normal Storage557 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,971 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00137
Federal IDIL00137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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