Canton City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Canton City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 94.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 285 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00216 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CANTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Canton City Lake Dam?
Canton City Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canton City Lake Dam?
Canton City Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF CANTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canton City Lake Dam built?
Canton City Lake Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Canton City Lake Dam?
Canton City Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canton City Lake Dam?
Canton City Lake Dam has a dam height of 57 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Canton City Lake Dam last inspected?
Canton City Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.