Willow Higgins Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityCHICAGO
River/StreamWILLOW HIGGINS CREEK
Coordinates42.00453, -87.90431

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF CHICAGO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL55035
Federal IDIL55035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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