Levings Lake Dam

Winnebago County, Illinois (near ROCKFORD)

River/Stream: SOUTH BRANCH KENT CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
1,090 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,081 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
40,693 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-16

Hazard Classification: High — 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
IL00574
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
42.26251, -89.13094
Age
91 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.