Sears Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Nearest City | Rock Island |
| River/Stream | Rock River |
| Coordinates | 41.46133, -90.57824 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 570 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | State of Illinois |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |