Deep Lake Dam
Deep Lake Dam is a dam located in Peoria County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Deep Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Deep Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib Kickapoo Creek near Peoria.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 348 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Nearest City | Peoria |
| River/Stream | Trib Kickapoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72919, -89.73125 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50516 |
| Federal ID | IL50516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |