Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam

Illinois — DeKalb County — NONE

Location

StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
RiverNONE
Coordinates41.92209, -88.66713

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
NID Storage355 acre-ft
Max Storage355 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2008
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF CORTLAND

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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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