Leroy Hinkle Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCarroll
Nearest CitySAVANNA
River/StreamEAST FORK PLUM CREEK
Coordinates42.18179, -89.89258

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length1,820 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,169 acre-ft
Max Storage22,169 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,711 acre-ft
Surface Area648 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge14,016 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE CARROLL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00843
Federal IDIL00843
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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