Lake Bloomington Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Nearest CityMACKINAW
River/StreamMONEY CREEK
Coordinates40.66131, -88.93639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,806 acre-ft
Max Storage17,806 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,760 acre-ft
Surface Area635 acres
Drainage Area69 sq mi
Max Discharge48,147 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BLOOMINGTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00282
Federal IDIL00282
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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