M. D. Borah Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRichland
Nearest CityAVON
River/StreamTRIB FOX RIVER
Coordinates38.77431, -88.07089

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length960 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,720 acre-ft
Max Storage4,720 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,060 acre-ft
Max Discharge6,225 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF OLNEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00331
Federal IDIL00331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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