Dixon
Dixon is a rockfill dam located in Lee County, Illinois, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dixon
The primary purpose of Dixon is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Sts Hydropower Llc (public utility). It impounds the Rock Creek near Dixon.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, has a storage capacity of 2,576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,655 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Dixon |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.84630, -89.48136 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,576 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,655 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | STS HydroPower LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01127 |
| Federal ID | IL01127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |