Channahon Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
Nearest CityCHANNAHON
River/StreamDUPAGE RIVER
Coordinates41.42212, -88.22863

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area374 sq mi
Max Discharge15,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL50394
Federal IDIL50394
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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