Buffalo Creek Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Nearest CityLONG GROVE
River/StreamBUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates42.15899, -87.98639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,695 acre-ft
Max Storage1,695 acre-ft
Max Discharge19,684 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMETROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50013
Federal IDIL50013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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