Techny Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityGLENVIEW
River/StreamWEST FORK NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER
Coordinates42.10606, -87.81067

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length544 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMETROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL01228
Federal IDIL01228
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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