East Fork Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRichland
Nearest CityOLNEY
River/StreamEAST FORK FOX RIVER
Coordinates38.76425, -88.07974

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length6,500 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,680 acre-ft
Max Storage22,680 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,460 acre-ft
Surface Area930 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge20,061 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF OLNEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00334
Federal IDIL00334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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