Fermilab Main Injector Dam
Illinois — Kane County — INDIAN CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| River | INDIAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.82292, -88.27147 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1997 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY |
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.