Harrell Lake North Dam
Harrell Lake North Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harrell Lake North Dam
The primary purpose of Harrell Lake North Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lawrence Harrell (private). It impounds the Trib Figley Branch,mckee Creek near Siloam.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Siloam |
| River/Stream | Trib Figley Branch,mckee Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.98989, -91.05406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAWRENCE HARRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01140 |
| Federal ID | IL01140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |