Powerton Cooling Lake Dam

Tazewell County, Illinois (near PEKIN)

River/Stream: ILLINOIS RIVER-OFFSTREAM

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
31,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
25,630 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
62 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-08

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
IL00814
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
40.55548, -89.71207
Age
56 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.