Lake Chautauqua Lower Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| River/Stream | See Note |
| Coordinates | 40.37500, -90.04166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 31,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,816 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,816 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,078 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,820 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,855 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |