Fawell Dam
Illinois — DuPage County — WEST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| River | WEST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.78492, -88.17845 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 14, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | DUPAGE COUNTY |
| Other Name | Naperville Dam |
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.