Tara Lake Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | SLEEPY HOLLOW |
| River/Stream | TRIB JELKES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.10356, -88.32576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALAN EVANS & JON KEITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |