Milhurst Lake Dam
Milhurst Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kendall County, Illinois, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Milhurst Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Milhurst Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W. W. Rice (private). It impounds the Trib Fox River near Millington.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Nearest City | Millington |
| River/Stream | Trib Fox River |
| Coordinates | 41.60317, -88.57383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W. W. RICE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00493 |
| Federal ID | IL00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |