Saddlewood Estates Dam
Saddlewood Estates Dam is an earth dam located in LaSalle County, Illinois, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Saddlewood Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Saddlewood Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rutland Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Walbridge Creek near Marseilles.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 11/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Nearest City | Marseilles |
| River/Stream | Walbridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.36041, -88.72238 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 558 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RUTLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50197 |
| Federal ID | IL50197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |