Papoose Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityPALOS PARK
River/StreamTRIB MILL CREEK
Coordinates41.66524, -87.85699

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage143 acre-ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00867
Federal IDIL00867
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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