Richton Crossing Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | MATTESON |
| River/Stream | TRIB BUTTERFIELD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.48432, -87.72995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BORG WARNER EQUITY CORP. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |