Lake of The Woods 2 Dam

TRIB LONG CREEK· Monroe, Illinois·
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake of The Woods 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. 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

Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50699

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 15, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Woods 2 Dam?

Lake of The Woods 2 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 Lake of The Woods 2 Dam?

Lake of The Woods 2 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake of The Woods 2 Dam?

Lake of The Woods 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Lake of The Woods 2 Dam last inspected?

Lake of The Woods 2 Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.