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Dixon Dam

Dixon Dam is a lake in Lee, Illinois.

Dixon Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Dixon Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Dixon Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.84579, -89.48073. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dixon Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Dixon Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Dixon Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Dixon Dam?

    Nearby: Lowell Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Franklin Creek State Natural Area (sanctuary, 14 km), Nachusa Grasslands (sanctuary, 15 km), Lowden-Miller State Forest (sanctuary, 20 km), Sinnissippi_Mounds (fort, 20 km), Castle Rock State Park (sanctuary, 20 km).