The Northeast Recreation Area Dam, also known as Baker Park Lake, is a locally owned structure in LaSalle County, Illinois, designed by CHAMLIN & ASSOC.
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Completed in 1988, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 1850 feet in length along the Tributary Illinois River. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 257 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. The dam also serves recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 4 acres for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Northeast Recreation Area Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, emergency action plans have been prepared since 1987 to ensure public safety. The spillway, with a width of 108 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 4360 cubic feet per second. This dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region, making it a significant infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn from.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
1850 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB ILLINOIS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
257 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Vermilion River Near Leonore
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17cfs |
East Bureau Creek Near Bureau
|
2cfs |
Fox River At Dayton
|
1040cfs |
Big Bureau Creek At Princeton
|
8cfs |
Illinois River At Marseilles
|
4200cfs |
Illinois River At Henry
|
6710cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Starved Rock State Park
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Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park
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Lake De Pue City Park
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