Lake Kakusha Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Nearest City | MENDOTA |
| River/Stream | MENDOTA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.56052, -89.13487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,827 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,827 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,909 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF MENDOTA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |