Fawell Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Nearest City | NAPERVILLE |
| River/Stream | WEST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.78492, -88.17845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,172 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,577 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DUPAGE COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |