Carpentersville Dam
Illinois — Kane County — FOX RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| River | FOX RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.11479, -88.29239 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 29, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT |
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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.