Lake Ellyn Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
Nearest CityGLEN ELLYN
River/StreamTRIB EAST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER
Coordinates41.88367, -88.05794

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge28 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50298
Federal IDIL50298
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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