Tower Lake Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | EDWARDSVILLE-OFFSTREAM |
| River/Stream | TRIB CAHOKIA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.80591, -90.00393 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,527 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 973 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |