Fermilab Main Injector Dam

Illinois — Kane County — INDIAN CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKane
RiverINDIAN CREEK
Coordinates41.82292, -88.27147

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerU.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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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.

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