Weaver Ridge Lake Dam
Weaver Ridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Peoria County, Illinois, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weaver Ridge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weaver Ridge Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hbr, Llc (private). It impounds the Trib Kickapoo Creek near Peoria.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 107 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 06/28/2025.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Nearest City | Peoria |
| River/Stream | Trib Kickapoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.74897, -89.66476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 107 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HBR, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50379 |
| Federal ID | IL50379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |