Upper Salt Creek Structure 3 Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | ROLLING MEADOWS |
| River/Stream | ST. MICHAELS CEMETARY TRIB |
| Coordinates | 42.06642, -88.06448 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,584 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 13,948 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 |