Paradise Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | TRIB EAST FORK WOOD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.91948, -90.09169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEAN LANDRETH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00184 |
| Federal ID | IL00184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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