Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
Nearest CityCORTLAND
River/StreamNONE
Coordinates41.92209, -88.66713

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage355 acre-ft
Max Storage355 acre-ft
Normal Storage291 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTOWN OF CORTLAND
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL50564
Federal IDIL50564
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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