Buffalo Creek Dam
Illinois — Lake County — BUFFALO CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| River | BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.15899, -87.98639 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1983 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Buffalo Creek Retention Reservoir |
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.