East Lake Estates 2 Dam
East Lake Estates 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Illinois, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Lake Estates 2 Dam
The primary purpose of East Lake Estates 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Lake Development (private). It impounds the Trib West Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/10/2025.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib West Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.99141, -90.73819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 997 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EAST LAKE DEVELOPMENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50432 |
| Federal ID | IL50432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |