Cox Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWayne
Nearest CityBARNHILL-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamTRIB WATSON CREEK
Coordinates38.31551, -88.35569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length485 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOE WILLIAMS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00403
Federal IDIL00403
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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