Lee Lake Dam
Lee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ford County, Illinois, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thawville Lee Farms (private). It impounds the Trib Springs Creek near Buckley.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 590 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
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 05/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford |
| Nearest City | Buckley |
| River/Stream | Trib Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64772, -88.12606 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THAWVILLE LEE FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50053 |
| Federal ID | IL50053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |