High Hill Farms Dam

Illinois — McHenry County — RAT CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcHenry
RiverRAT CREEK
Coordinates42.16532, -88.30656

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN

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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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