St. Charles Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
Nearest CityST.CHARLES
River/StreamFOX RIVER
Coordinates41.91409, -88.31399

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

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

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00913
Federal IDIL00913
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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