Kress Creek Regional Flood Control Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
Nearest CityWEST CHICAGO
River/StreamKRESS CREEK
Coordinates41.87106, -88.24379

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,115 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge1,136 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDUPAGE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL55143
Federal IDIL55143
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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