Meacham Grove Main Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
Nearest CityBLOOMINGDALE
River/StreamSPRING BROOK
Coordinates41.96374, -88.08066

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage131 acre-ft
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge5,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIL50364
Federal IDIL50364
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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