Carpentersville Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | CARPENTERSVILLE |
| River/Stream | FOX RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.11479, -88.29239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |