Warren Levis Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Illinois, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 271 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Warren Levis Dam
The primary purpose of Warren Levis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America (private). It impounds the Rocky Fork near Lockhaven.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 271 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 351 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Lockhaven |
| River/Stream | Rocky Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.94791, -90.22655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 271 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00187 |
| Federal ID | IL00187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |