Pebble Creek Dam
Pebble Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Winnebago County, Illinois, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Pebble Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Pebble Creek Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Loves Park (local government). It impounds the Pebble Park near Loves Park.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Illinois dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Nearest City | Loves Park |
| River/Stream | Pebble Park |
| Coordinates | 42.32121, -89.00371 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,167 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LOVES PARK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50052 |
| Federal ID | IL50052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |