Belvidere Dam

Boone County, Illinois (near BELVIDERE)

River/Stream: KISHWAUKEE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
853 ft
Reservoir Storage
750 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
9,080 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-08-08

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
IL50003
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
42.25452, -88.85191
Age
161 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.