Hawthorn Parkway Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLake
Nearest CityVERNON HILLS
River/StreamSEAVEY DRAINAGE DITCH
Coordinates42.24171, -87.96225

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage910 acre-ft
Max Storage910 acre-ft
Normal Storage475 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerVILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL55031
Federal IDIL55031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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