Lower Elmhurst Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityELMHURST
River/StreamTRIB ADDISON CR-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.89302, -87.91932

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF ELMHURST
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50304
Federal IDIL50304
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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