Cantrell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Illinois, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cantrell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cantrell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Catrell (private). It impounds the Trib Fox River near Phillipstown.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Phillipstown |
| River/Stream | Trib Fox River |
| Coordinates | 38.15271, -88.01405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jim Catrell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50148 |
| Federal ID | IL50148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |