Touhy Avenue Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Nearest CityCHICAGO
River/StreamHIGGINS CREEK
Coordinates42.00887, -87.92548

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage740 acre-ft
Max Storage740 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF CHICAGO/METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL55104
Federal IDIL55104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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