Thunderbird Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJersey
Nearest CityALTON ON MISSISSIPPI
River/StreamTR- LITTLE PIASA CREEK
Coordinates39.03885, -90.16686

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge194 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUNKNOWN;UNKNOWN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/23/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL40044
Federal IDIL40044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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