Countryside Landfill Dam
Illinois — Lake County — AVON-FREMONT DRAINAGE DITCH
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| River | AVON-FREMONT DRAINAGE DITCH |
| Coordinates | 42.32297, -88.02989 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1997 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WASTE MANAGEMENT |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.