Kiowa Crossing Dam
Kiowa Crossing Dam is an earth dam located in Winnebago County, Illinois, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kiowa Crossing Dam
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crossing Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Legend Lake Water Co. & N. Ledges Assoc (private). It impounds the Trib North Br Kinnikinnick Cr near Roscoe.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Nearest City | Roscoe |
| River/Stream | Trib North Br Kinnikinnick Cr |
| Coordinates | 42.44629, -88.95666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,363 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEGEND LAKE WATER CO. & N. LEDGES ASSOC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50034 |
| Federal ID | IL50034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |