Forest Lemon Dam
Forest Lemon Dam is a rockfill dam located in Woodford County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forest Lemon Dam
The primary purpose of Forest Lemon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Trib Mackinaw R near Mackinaw.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 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 04/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Nearest City | Mackinaw |
| River/Stream | Trib Mackinaw R |
| Coordinates | 40.61170, -89.26080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40154 |
| Federal ID | IL40154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |