Lake of Dreams Dam

Jersey County, Illinois

River/Stream: TRIB OTTER CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
290 acre-ft
Year Completed
1992
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
986 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-08-22

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
IL50399
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
39.06245, -90.35079
Age
34 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.