Dixon

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLee
Nearest CityDixon
River/StreamRock Creek
Coordinates41.84630, -89.48136

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length860 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,576 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,576 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres
Drainage Area8,655 sq mi
Max Discharge34,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSTS HydroPower LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIL01127
Federal IDIL01127
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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