Rice Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
Nearest CityVALLEY VIEW
River/StreamWILLOWAY BROOK
Coordinates41.82338, -88.09936

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage660 acre-ft
Max Storage660 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge14,887 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50219
Federal IDIL50219
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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