Skokie Lagoons Dredge Disposal Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityHIGHLAND PARK
River/StreamTRIB SKOKIE RIVER
Coordinates42.12500, -87.77330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage360 acre-ft
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area378 acres
Max Discharge6 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50273
Federal IDIL50273
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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