Touhy Avenue Reservoir Dam
Illinois — Cook County — HIGGINS CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| River | HIGGINS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.00887, -87.92548 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| NID Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 12, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2004 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF CHICAGO/METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION 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.