Chicago Botanical Gardens South Inlet Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityGLENCOE
River/StreamSKOKIE RIVER
Coordinates42.14062, -87.78615

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length132 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage961 acre-ft
Max Storage961 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge825 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHICAGO BOTANICAL GARDENS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL55082
Federal IDIL55082
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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