Upper Salt Creek Structure 2 Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | PALATINE |
| River/Stream | TRIB SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.07839, -88.06513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 985 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 985 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,582 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |