Walnut Point State Park Lake Dam

Douglas County, Illinois (near OAKLAND-OFFSTREAM)

River/Stream: TRIB EMBARRAS RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
46 ft
Dam Length
702 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,238 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,925 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-11-22

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00131
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.69495, -88.03361
Age
59 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.