Lake Vermilion Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Nearest City | DANVILLE |
| River/Stream | NORTH FORK VERMILION RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.15644, -87.65201 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,641 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 608 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106,565 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AQUA ILLINOIS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |