Busse Woods Reservoir South Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | ELK GROVE |
| River/Stream | SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.01685, -88.00053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,381 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,621 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,621 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,711 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 415 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,272 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY;ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |