Main Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyHamilton
Nearest CityEQUALITY
River/StreamTRIB WHEELER CREEK
Coordinates38.07334, -88.47481

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,285 acre-ft
Max Storage1,285 acre-ft
Normal Storage694 acre-ft
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerINLAND STEEL COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00935
Federal IDIL00935
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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