Tara Lake Dam
Illinois — Kane County — TRIB JELKES CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| River | TRIB JELKES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.10356, -88.32576 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 29, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ALAN EVANS & JON KEITH |
| Other Name | Tara Lake |
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.