Rickmeyer Big Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Nearest City | DODDSVILLE |
| River/Stream | TRIB GRINDSTONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.30927, -90.69389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 236 acres |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MARK & ANNE RICKMEYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |