Tower Lake Dam

Madison County, Illinois (near EDWARDSVILLE-OFFSTREAM)

River/Stream: TRIB CAHOKIA CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
61 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,527 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
973 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-11-27

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
IL00185
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
38.80591, -90.00393
Age
62 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.