Gordon F. Moore Park Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
Nearest CityFOREST HOMES
River/StreamTRIB WEST FORK WOOD RIVER
Coordinates38.90379, -90.11688

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,035 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF ALTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50037
Federal IDIL50037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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