Hydroelectric Dams in Illinois
Illinois has 9 hydroelectric dams. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moline Power | Rock Island | 31 | Low | Fair | 1896 |
| 2 | Arsenal Power | Rock Island | 29 | Low | Poor | 1878 |
| 3 | Dixon | Lee | 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 1924 |
| 4 | Sears Dam | Rock Island | 16 | Low | Not Available | 1912 |
| 5 | Marseilles Power Canal Dam | LaSalle | 15 | Low | Not Available | 1911 |
| 6 | Fordam Station Dam | Winnebago | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1852 |
| 7 | Steel | Rock Island | 11 | Low | Not Available | 1912 |
| 8 | Upper Sterling | Whiteside | 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 1907 |
| 9 | Rockton | Winnebago | 7 | Low | Satisfactory | 1929 |