Harrison Park East Detention Pond Dam is a dam located in Winnebago County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Harrison Park East Detention Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Harrison Park East Detention Pond 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 private-owned. It impounds the Trib Kishwaukee R near Rockford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Nearest City | Rockford |
| River/Stream | Trib Kishwaukee R |
| Coordinates | 42.23006, -89.00771 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50731 |
| Federal ID | IL50731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |