Msdgc Eagle Lake Dam, also known as Eagle Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Bryant-Offstream, Fulton County, Illinois.
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Built in 1974 by TRUAX TRAER COAL CO., this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 300 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 484 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 394 acre-feet.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 indicates some level of risk associated with the structure. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving to manage water levels in the tributary Evelen Creek and mitigate flood risks in the area.
With its strategic location and design, Msdgc Eagle Lake Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this structure fascinating for its engineering features and its contribution to flood risk reduction efforts in Illinois.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB EVELEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
484 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Spoon River At Seville
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143cfs |
Illinois River At Kingston Mines
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5510cfs |
Spoon River At London Mills
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86cfs |
Mackinaw River Near Green Valley
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32cfs |
Sangamon River Near Oakford
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377cfs |
Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria
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0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Fulton County Rec Area
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Canton Lake
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Rice Lake State Conservation Area
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Back Country 11
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