Lake Charles Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | VERNON HILLS |
| River/Stream | SEAVEY DRAINAGE DITCH |
| Coordinates | 42.25539, -87.96405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 494 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 494 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |