Lake Chautauqua Lower Dam

Fulton County, Illinois

River/Stream: See Note

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
31,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,816 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
10,855 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-09-09

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL50402
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
40.37500, -90.04166
Age
106 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.