Fordam Station Dam
Fordam Station Dam is a gravity dam located in Winnebago County, Illinois, built in 1852. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fordam Station Dam
The primary purpose of Fordam Station Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Commonwealth Edison Company (private). It impounds the Rock River near Rockford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,290 square miles. Completed in 1852, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Nearest City | Rockford |
| River/Stream | Rock River |
| Coordinates | 42.26579, -89.09567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6,290 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00107 |
| Federal ID | IL00107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |