Midlothian Creek Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityOAK FOREST
River/StreamMIDLOTHIAN CREEK
Coordinates41.59491, -87.74134

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,515 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,279 acre-ft
Max Storage1,279 acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge8,031 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL01002
Federal IDIL01002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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