Highland Community College Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Nearest City | FREEPORT |
| River/Stream | TRIB PRESTON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.28613, -89.67645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |