Forest Lake Dam
Illinois — Lake County — TRIB INDIAN CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| River | TRIB INDIAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.21483, -88.05051 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| NID Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 18, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELA TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT |
| Other Name | Forest 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.