Dupage Airport Upper Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
Nearest CityLOMBARD
River/StreamTRIB KRESS CREEK
Coordinates41.88621, -88.24986

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Max Discharge340 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDUPAGE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50203
Federal IDIL50203
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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