Wetfoot Lake Dam

Illinois — Cook County — EAST BRANCH POPLAR CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
RiverEAST BRANCH POPLAR CREEK
Coordinates42.06738, -88.11118

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage633 acre-ft
Max Storage633 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCOOK 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.

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