Channahon Dam

Illinois — Will County — DUPAGE RIVER

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWill
RiverDUPAGE RIVER
Coordinates41.42212, -88.22863

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Other NameDupage River Spillway

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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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