Lake Storey Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKnox
Nearest CitySOPERVILLE
River/StreamTRIB SOUTH HENDERSON CREEK
Coordinates40.98841, -90.40963

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length770 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,016 acre-ft
Max Storage3,016 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,343 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge33,710 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF GALESBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00420
Federal IDIL00420
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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