Braidwood Station Cooling Pond Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Nearest City | WILMINGTON |
| River/Stream | KANKAKEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 41.20229, -88.24301 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 54,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,475 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,559 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |