Pilcher Park Dam
Pilcher Park Dam is a dam located in Will County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pilcher Park Dam
The primary purpose of Pilcher Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Hickory Creek Trib A near Joliet.
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 05/07/2025.
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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Nearest City | Joliet |
| River/Stream | Hickory Creek Trib A |
| Coordinates | 41.53134, -88.03211 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL55181 |
| Federal ID | IL55181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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