Yellow Head Marsh Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcHenry
Nearest CityFERNDALE
River/StreamTRIB FOX RIVER
Coordinates42.31078, -88.23272

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Max Discharge400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50261
Federal IDIL50261
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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