Stratton Lock And Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Nearest City | HOLIDAY HILLS |
| River/Stream | FOX RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.30917, -88.25139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,243 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,759 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |