Upper Salt Creek Structure 4 Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | PALATINE |
| River/Stream | SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.10312, -88.01479 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 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 |