Shabbona Lake Dam

DeKalb County, Illinois (near SHABBONA GROVE)

River/Stream: INDIAN CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
56 ft
Dam Length
2,570 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,387 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-03

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
IL01202
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.73792, -88.85644
Age
52 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.