Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 4 Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
Nearest CityCORTLAND
River/StreamNONE
Coordinates41.91927, -88.66459

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length3,250 ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage328 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 IDIL50565
Federal IDIL50565
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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