Gross Farms Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityWINCHESTER
River/StreamTRIB SANDY CREEK
Coordinates39.66999, -90.29216

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length395 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage335 acre-ft
Max Storage335 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,710 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWILLIAM P. GROSS, ET AL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50494
Federal IDIL50494
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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