Rice Lake Dam

Illinois — DuPage County — WILLOWAY BROOK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
RiverWILLOWAY BROOK
Coordinates41.82338, -88.09936

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage660 acre-ft
Max Storage660 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNT
Other NameRice Lake

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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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