Lake Law Dam

Illinois — DuPage County — FERRY CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDuPage
RiverFERRY CREEK
Coordinates41.83721, -88.22221

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerU. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Other NameLake Law

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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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