Dresden Cooling Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyGrundy
Nearest CityMORRIS
River/StreamKANKAKEE RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.36574, -88.25827

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length44,000 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,590 acre-ft
Max Storage14,590 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,190 acre-ft
Surface Area1,275 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge5,755 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00439
Federal IDIL00439
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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