Oakland Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyColes
Nearest CityOAKLAND
River/StreamHOG BRANCH CREEK
Coordinates39.66279, -88.02205

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length411 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage555 acre-ft
Max Storage555 acre-ft
Normal Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,608 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF OAKLAND
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00713
Federal IDIL00713
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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