Kankakee

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKankakee
Nearest CityKankakee
River/StreamKankakee River
Coordinates41.11331, -87.86737

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length440 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,400 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area4,400 sq mi
Max Discharge32,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKankakee, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIL50098
Federal IDIL50098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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