Yorkville Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKendall
Nearest CityYORKVILLE
River/StreamFOX RIVER
Coordinates41.64343, -88.44311

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage288 acre-ft
Drainage Area1,804 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50088
Federal IDIL50088
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams